Surf Life Saving to test long-range drone technology
Surf Life Saving NSW has announced it will test the experimental use of long-range drone technology on the Central Coast.
It has described the experiment as a "push into new aerial technology that could radically transform the state's lifesaving operations into a broader national asset for disaster prevention, response and recovery".
"A partnership with Babcock Australasia will explore opportunities to modernise and enhance coastal drone operations and pursue long-range drone technology and emergency response capabilities using "Beyond Visual Line of Sight Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems".
"Further details and plans to be finalised in due course."
SOURCE:
Media release, 9 Apr 2025
Media unit, SLS NSW