It's a shame this topic went south with the pipe dreams, there was some glints of real info in Goldierocks, Reg's and other posts. By chance you fellas read this could you PM me, I don't have the required posts to PM people yet.
I drive thousands of k's a year into the remotest areas only too find my GE interpretation's are not what they are on the ground, it does get disheartening. Converting the Geology and Spatial data into higher probability spots is not an area I'm good at yet.
I purchased a Mavic pro last year and it certainly helps narrowing down areas quicker, or if you happen across ground that looks good, but you still have to be within range!!!!
AAARRRGGGHHH the journey to become a better prospector......