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A groundbreaking medical drone project at the University of Sydney has been awarded $2.3 million in funding. The Wildu Aero Project, supported by a strategic partnership between the university and ASAC Consultancy, aims to develop a sustainable, hydrogen-fueled vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of transporting medical cargo over long distances.…
A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde 4.7 drone, described as “virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, is set to become a key tool in enforcing compliance and protecting the reef’s fragile ecosystem in Australia.. Drone Capabilities and…
In a remarkable discovery, a small underwater drone named Hydrus has located the wreckage of a 100-year-old coal hulk off the coast of western Australia. The drone’s advanced capabilities allowed scientists to reportedly create a detailed 3D model of the 210-foot ship using photogrammetry. Hydrus underwater drone: A Game-Changer in Ocean Exploration Hydrus, developed by…
Surf Life Saving Queensland, an organization with a proud history of volunteer lifesaving services, has recently launched the Shark Smart drone trial to monitor shark activity along Queensland’s beaches. By utilizing DJI Enterprise products, particularly the DJI Matrice 30 series, lifeguards can now detect sharks and alert the public to potential dangers, ensuring safer beach…
Calidus Resources Signs Three-Year Contract for xBot® Drone-in-a-Box System In a significant step forward for the mining industry, RocketDNA, a global drones-as-a-service provider, has secured its first long-term contract for its autonomous xBot® solution with Calidus Resources Limited (Calidus), a Western Australia-based mining company. The agreement comes just six months after RocketDNA received
A drone captured a heart-stopping moment when two swimmers inadvertently collided with a massive venomous stingray off Horseshoe Bay Beach
Australia has formally joined the Drone Coalition, a partnership between Latvia and the United Kingdom that aims to improve Ukraine's defense
Wendy’s and DoorDash Take Deliveries to New Heights In what sounds like a scene straight out of a futuristic movie, DoorDash has just kicked off a novel pilot program that’s turning heads and, quite possibly, making fast food history. Partnering with Alphabet’s Wing drone delivery service, they’re bringing a whole new meaning to “fast” food…
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