Despite the fact that birds have publicly come out against the recent influx of drones moving in to their aerial domain, a new study has found UAVs are actually tremendously beneficial when it comes to monitoring their population. Published Thursday in the Scientific Reports Journal by researcher from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, the study has found drones are … [Read more...] about Drones Could Be a Bird’s Best Friend
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Australia: Shark Detecting Drones
In a statement released last week, Australian politician Niall Blair announced that New South Wales (NSW) will take a new approach to beach safety, trialling shark detecting drones. Using drones for aerial surveillance is a natural area for commercial application, and drones are already used in Australia to locate wild animals or identify pests on crops. This will be the … [Read more...] about Australia: Shark Detecting Drones
You’ve Got Mail: Australia Post Tests Drone Delivery
Australia is the latest country to test drone delivery for small parcels, joining the Swiss Post, Singapore Post, DHL in Germany, and Amazon and Google in the US in testing drone programs. But Australian experts say that Australia Post could be one of the first to implement a drone delivery program, using drones in remote rural areas within 12 months. The company has begun … [Read more...] about You’ve Got Mail: Australia Post Tests Drone Delivery
Military Drones for Agricultural Targets
Australian company Ninox Robotics is testing the use of military-grade drones to identify and target agricultural pests from the air. The company is currently working with farmers to use drones to identify and target wild dogs and feral pigs over large tracts of land in Queensland. Using footage from the Ninox drone, farmers can identify the location of pests and work with … [Read more...] about Military Drones for Agricultural Targets
Ninox Robotics to Launch Military Grade Drone for Agricultural Inspection
While the name Ninox Robotics may not ring a bell, the company is set to achieve great things in Australia. The company is working on providing agricultural surveillance services to government agencies, farmers and firefighters in Australia. Ninox has been undergoing various trials and tests of its drones in New South Wales and Queensland. These UAVs have been put to a variety … [Read more...] about Ninox Robotics to Launch Military Grade Drone for Agricultural Inspection
