March 2026

Add pattern tool for drill design

It is now possible in Strayos to design multiple blast patterns within the same project. Previously, users could only add lines to an existing blast design. With the new Add Pattern tool, you can create several independent blast designs in a single project. This is especially useful when a single bench cannot be captured in one flight and a larger area is surveyed. Users can design multiple blasts or add additional holes to an existing pattern as needed.

Add pattern tool:

1. Draw row 
   
2. Draw polygon 
   
3. Freehand Shot 
   
4. Trace crest 

 Option to make boretrak holes lock/draggable from pattern settings

After uploading Boretrack data in the pattern options, users can choose to either drag the holes or lock them in place.

Segmentation AI updated

There is a new tutorial explaining how to run the segmentation AI after recent module updates. The analysis speed has improved significantly, going from around 2 minutes to just a few seconds. A new tutorial on how to save stockpile segments is also available via the question mark button.

Added new Hydrosense AI Module (BETA) to the app

Need
Water management in mining and construction is often handled reactively, which increases the risk of damage, delays, and high remediation costs. A more proactive approach is needed to reduce these risks and improve planning.

How it works
Hydro Streams in Strayos uses geospatial analysis of terrain models such as DSM and DTM to simulate how water flows across a site. It identifies drainage paths and organizes them into a hierarchical network, where stream order increases as channels merge, giving a clear view of water flow patterns and complexity.

1. Stream Composition (The "Branching" Chart)

• What it shows: The number of small "feeder" streams versus the large "trunk" rivers.

2. Length Distribution (The "Water Footprint" Chart)

• What it shows: The total physical distance covered by each class of river.

3. Horton’s Law (The "Drainage Efficiency" Chart)

• What it shows: How predictably the water network branches.

4. Mean Length vs. Order (The "Catchment Scale" Chart)

• What it shows: How far water travels before it hits a major junction.

Added PF in Loading Design's Loading Sheets Report :

Previously, the powder factor was only visible in the loading design module. Now, it can also be included in the loading sheet report. This is optional, and users can choose whether or not to display it in the report.

Feature to select which holes to show the loading diagrams for in the blast report.

Users can now choose which hole diagram to display in the blast report.

Visualization for untied and double tied holes showing details in a dialog.

1. FragR and Strayos 

1. MWD Data visualization 
   

1. Copy Measurments 

1. Blast report 

1. Non eletric timing
   

1. Markup tool 
   

When using the Markup Tool, the user can create areas and symbols on the image.

Select the markup icon from the toolbar to open the markup options. From there, the user can choose between creating area boundaries or placing symbols.

• Areas allow the user to outline specific zones on the image by drawing a boundary around the selected region.

• Symbols allow the user to place predefined icons (for example warning, hazard, or radiation symbols) to mark specific points of interest.

December 2025 - What's New

• Specific energy visualization 2D and 3D
  

The software can now display specific energy visualization across the blast pattern in both 2D and 3D, as shown in the image below.

The visualization limits can be adjusted, which directly affects the color mapping applied to the blast pattern.

• Haul Road New project settings
  

When creating a project, the right side of the screen displays the available AI tools that can be analyzed during the upload process.

The newly added AI tools for Haul Road Analysis can now be selected prior to uploading the project, allowing the analysis to be executed automatically as part of the initial processing workflow.

November 2025 - What's New

• Electronic Timing Tools 

A new geometric timing function has been added to the timing tools. It allows users to create and adjust timing designs much faster using vectors, connection vectors, and circle timing. This update provides a more intuitive workflow for building precise timing layouts and improves the overall speed of design work.

Once inside the geometric timing tool, users can divide the blast into groups. This makes it easier to design different vectors and timing for each group when needed. It is especially useful when the user wants to split the blast into two or three groups to adjust the overall blast movement.

The vector tool allows users to define the blast direction as well as the azimuth and the selected MS burden and spacing. If groups have been created beforehand, each vector can be assigned to a specific group. Only the holes within that group will receive the corresponding timing, which is calculated based on the vector position and the chosen MS spacing and burden.

When setting the vector and timing, the user can select a base time that defines when the first hole will fire. It is also possible to configure offsets for decks and primers, giving full control over the detailed timing sequence.

In case the user didn't design any group the full blast will be timed. 

The user can create multiple vectors and connect them with the connect tool, allowing the timing between vectors to be linked seamlessly. This provides a smooth and continuous timing progression across the design.

After defining all vectors and groups, users can fine tune the timing based on the maximum charge using the Break Up Charge window. This tool allows the maximum charge to be adjusted while automatically recalculating the associated timings. It helps reduce vibration and avoids holes firing at the same time or within very close time windows.

• New analyses in Haul Road introducing Spillage , Rutting and Radius of curve.
  

Spillage

Spillage refers to material that falls from haul trucks or loading equipment onto the haul road. This material can be ore, waste rock, coal, overburden, or any loose load that was not fully contained during transport.After running the AI, it will automatically detect any spillage on the road. The spillage will be marked as an area, and if you zoom out on the map, a color map will also appear to help you easily spot the spillage.

Rutting 

Rutting refers to the long, narrow depressions or grooves that form in the wheel paths of a haul road due to repeated heavy-equipment traffic. Over time, the ground beneath the road deforms under the massive loads from trucks and machinery, creating permanent tracks. The same with rutting the AI will detect the areas where these depressions have been found. 

Radius of curvature estimation and visualization to Haul Road AI.

The radius of curvature is the measure of how sharp or gentle a curve is on a haul road. It represents the radius of the circular arc that best fits the road’s curve, expressed in meters. A small radius means a tight, sharp turn that requires lower speeds, while a large radius indicates a wide, gentle curve that allows trucks to travel safely at higher speeds. The radius of curvature is an important parameter in haul-road design because it directly affects truck stability, fuel efficiency, and overall safety during operations.

1. Sorting filter icon near the search list
   

This allows users to filter the site and project listings with one click, either from newest to oldest, or alphabetically from A to Z or Z to A.

1. Option for user to export Blast Exclusion Zone as kml file.
   

A new option in the Blast Exclusion Zone allows the user to export a KML file. The button will appear as Export Blast Exclusion Report under the three dots.

1. Option to reverse logger path in logger path exports
   

The Reverse option allows the user to reverse the logger direction set in the software.

• Boretack holes diameter.

After importing the boretrack data and defining the A B line, the software now allows the user to select the hole diameter.

1. Lock option.
   

There is a new option to lock polygons. You can do this by right-clicking the polygon, and a few options will appear. Choosing Lock will prevent the polygon from being dragged. This can also be done in the Measurement tool under Measurement Settings, where you can choose to lock all measurements.

Rock density ( per site ) 

The Site Settings now include an option to configure the rock density value, which will apply to all projects. This is illustrated in the image below.

1. Position of holes text on the report 
   

We can now adjust the position of the text, allowing it to be placed on top of the holes, inside the holes, or moved to the left or right. The text settings also allow us to increase the text size in the report. This applies to inclination, azimuth, length and dept

1. Updated workflow for Pre-Processed data
   

1. Measurement Offset Tool
   

1. Haul Road AI - New Pot Hole Detection 

Strayos Haul Road AI can now automatically detect potholes on haul roads from drone imagery. This new capability improves haul road analysis by automatically identifying surface defects that can affect truck performance and safety, helping maintenance teams prioritize road repairs before they lead to delays or equipment wear.

1. Add your company logo to your account to be displayed:  users can now view their logos on the front-end interface upon signing into Strayos. Logos can be added under the user account settings > Designer and Customer. 

1. Fragmentation AI Improvements

Users can now select the rock diameter type used in fragmentation analysis - Maximum, Minimum, or Average making results more accurate for different material types.

This new feature allows users to control the way the fragmentation size distribution is calculated, ensuring the analysis reflects the most relevant measurement standard for their operation. Whether you want to emphasize larger fragments (using Max), smaller fines (using Min), or a balanced view (using Average), the system adapts automatically in the FragAI calculations.

Need help using this feature? Check out our step-by-step tutorial: How to change fragmentation measurement settings

1. Smart Drill File Management: Upload multiple drill plan files within a single project and attach MWD files individually to each plan, improving MWD workflows. To read more, follow this tutorial: How to Upload MWD Data
   

1. Added "No Trigger" option to seismograph readings (tutorial) 

1. Provide a Trimble Groundworks file as an XML file for exported drill designs

1. Updated the Terrain Editing function to edit multiple areas at once, and reflect terrain edits on exported surfaces

1. SAI (Segmentation AI) - Strayos has introduced a new segmentation AI tool for auto detecting stockpiles and other terrain features as measurement polygons. This tool has been released in its beta phase, and can be found in the toolbar (pictured below). To utilize this tool, read more in the article here.
   

                  

                  

1. Added site-level Burden settings - users can now create burden thresholds for specific sites within the site settings. These burden threshold settings will carry into the drill design module, and all associated reports. This can be found through the options menu for each site (pictured below): 
   

            

1. Removed sub-drill from average bench height calculation 
   

                  

1. Enhanced Blast Plan Report - this report has been enhanced with editable formatting and new fields. The report is designed to give blasters a submittal-type report before conducting blasting operations. 

1. Enhanced Toe Burden Visual - The new collar and toe burden visual allows users to see the inter-hole connections which the inter-hole burden calculation is based. This reports the closest inter-row burden measurement. 
   

1. New Project Labeling Function - we have released a new project labeling function, which allows users to create labels for projects for better organization and optimized searching. Project labels can be created by selecting the "+" next to each project. We have default labels shown, however custom labels can be added.
   

1. Added Triangulation for Terrain Flattening - We have added another method for terrain flattening. This is aimed to enhance areas where the lowest point, and best fit plane do not satisfy. 

1. D80 Rock Statistics in Fragmentation Analysis - Users can now select a specific rock size within the D80 to D100 range, which will then display within the muckpile. In addition to the boundary displayed, the rock size, ID, and percent will show as well. 

1. Blast Exclusion Zone - Strayos has released a tool to help operations identify blast exclusion zones when designing blast designs and site security plans. Read more on how to use this tool here.
   

1. Updated timing  table option in blast report - We have added a timing table as an option in the blast report. This shows each hole's detonation time (with decks if applied), loading rule of each hole, and coordinates of each hole's position. 
   

1. Blast Report Enhancements - Users can now update their products and seismograph results from within the blast report module, versus the individual Loading and Vibration modules. User can now create a blast report without going through the design steps. If a shot diagram and timing diagram is needed, a drill design will still need to be created. 
   

      

1. Blast Calculator - The blast calculator allows users to enter their blast parameters, to then have them written into the Blast Report.
   

1. New Single Sign On Option - users can now use their singular Google or Microsoft credentials to log into Strayos. Please reach out to support@strayos for more information. 
   

1. Strayos Fiedler - Updated user Interface (release version 4.7) 
   

1. Strayos FragR - Updated depth colorization when capturing images (release version 2.0.1)

1. New support ticket system - as some of you have may noticed, the support channel has changed slightly in appearance. We have updated to a new support system to handle user support questions. Each ticket is submitted directly to our support team to be reviewed. Our team will answer tickets in a timely manner, responding directly back to you.
   

1. Copying drill designs from project to project - we have improved the shot copying process to eliminate overwrites. Now, when looking to copy a drill design, start in the destination project, and copy from the existing project. 
   

                              

1. Decimal Place Rounding - Enhanced decimal place rounding and settings can be set now through the user settings.
   

                              

1. Enhance Cross Section View - Quickly compare projects and designs with elevation differences displayed. 

   

1. New Shot Volume Report - Provides and automated report that details blast volume with hole breakouts, based on Strayos's automated shot volume.
   

                                       

1. Enhanced Block Model Viewer - Upload block models to view individual block properties, customize display and layering of block models with 3D surfaces. 
   

1. RTK Flag Image Positioning - When RTK is being utilized, Strayos will now display the RTK flag of each image <50 when uploading images (highlighted orange). This means the RTK has lost its "Fixed" position in flight. Users can still process their data, however accuracy may be affected. Points to address if RTK is <50 are: 
   
1. Location of bast station in proximity to drone flight
   
2. If using CORS Network, signal strength and location to nearest source of corrections.