Drones being trialled to tackle Australia’s pest problem

[1] Military-grade drones  are set to undergo trials  in rural Queensland and New South Wales to help deal with Australia’s expensive pest problem.

[2] This is an initiative by Australian company, Ninox Robotics that looks to provide high-tech surveillance with the use of UAVs with advanced real time thermal imaging capabilities to detect invasive pests.

[3] The Ninox’s SpyLight System under trial will involve an enhanced flight ceiling of over 400m, flight range beyond visible line of sight, and night fly using infrared light.

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[Source] Australian Information Technology News – Drones being trialled to tackle Australia’s pest problem