A major Australian counter-drone company has announced a win in the war against rogue drone flights after police used an anti-UAS “gun” to down an errant flight over a major sporting event. The Queensland Police Service used DroneShield’s DroneGun during the recent XXI Commonwealth Games in Brisbane to neutralize a quadcopter breaching an aerial exclusion zone. DroneGun … [Read more...] about Australian Police Down Rogue Drone at Gold Coast Games
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Shell Oil, Australia Strike Drone Inspection Deal
The Australian state of Queensland is partnering with one of the world’s largest oil companies to inspect natural gas wells with drones. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced a $1 million agreement with Shell-owned Queensland Gas Company to launch an inspection drone program that is expected to save millions of dollars by decreasing manned, ground-vehicle … [Read more...] about Shell Oil, Australia Strike Drone Inspection Deal
Brisbane Broncos Using Drone Technology During Training Sessions
(Source: goldcoastbulletin.com.au) A hi-tech drone buzzed above Broncos players at Red Hill, capturing the team’s set plays. The aerial view of the drone’s camera allows Brisbane’s coaching staff to pinpoint faults in their shape and better direct players to where they should be positioned. It is primarily the initiative of Brisbane’s performance analyst Scott Barker … [Read more...] about Brisbane Broncos Using Drone Technology During Training Sessions
