Victoria's Government Introduces Strategic Framework to Boost Vertiport Development Skyportz, an Australian vertiport developer, has expressed strong support for the newly released Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Action Plan for the State of Victoria. This plan marks a significant step forward in establishing the necessary infrastructure for air taxi operations and other AAM … [Read more...] about Skyportz Welcomes New Action Plan for Advanced Air Mobility in Victoria, Australia
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How Drones are Saving Koalas Injured in Australia’s Bushfires
A couple of years ago, we shared the news that a forestry company in Victoria, Australia, was using drones equipped with thermal cameras to detect koalas before trees were cut down or controlled burns ignited. In recent times, the wildfires devastating the same area of Australia have been anything but controlled. And sadly, those same methods have been required as part of a … [Read more...] about How Drones are Saving Koalas Injured in Australia’s Bushfires
Australian Hobbyists Take a Drone Fishing Trip
Let's face it: the list of hobbies that can't be improved by introducing a drone is incredibly short. That's why we've seen drone-aided surfing, skydiving, skiing and hammock-sitting, among other things. This week, footage has emerged from Australia that shows how a group of friends have adapted the tranquil sport of fishing with a human-carrying … [Read more...] about Australian Hobbyists Take a Drone Fishing Trip
Drones, Thermal Images and Koala Conservation
A forestry company in Victoria, Australia, is using drones and thermal cameras to spot koalas before trees are cut down or controlled burns take place. Hazelwood Forestry, in Latrobe Valley is regularly tasked with cutting down Hancock Victoria Plantations' eucalyptus and pine trees. One complication is that carelessly harvesting - which some companies might go ahead and do … [Read more...] about Drones, Thermal Images and Koala Conservation
