"With the regulations under CASA we can only fly them at visual line of sight, or 400 metres, so right now they'll be out the front of the beach … and out on the water.". Lifeguards have been in training and trialling the technology for two years to begin using them in regular patrols for the first time these school holidays, beginning on Saturday. The FBI thinks it's the former, NSW records three new locally acquired cases, alerts issued for shops in Sydney's south-west, Melburnians to 'move more freely' next week but full third step unlikely, Andrews says, Fifty years ago, just before lunchtime, the worlds of 35 families changed forever, No new coronavirus cases in Queensland as Labor, LNP make health and car rego promises, Lightning crashes as West Coast Fever qualifies for Super Netball grand final, Unexploded bomb that could date back to WWI dropped into deep waters off remote Lord Howe Island, 'We can't save every job': Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the Government plans to end JobKeeper in March.
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Do you know how to spot a rip or treat a jellyfish sting? Mr Robinson said the drones would be a more cost-effective way to carry out scans of beaches previously conducted by rescue helicopters, and more frequently. To do that, having eyes in the sky is a big help," he said. Our patented technology offers convenient protection for man, woman and child in a variety of activities.
Mr Robinson said the launch could not have come at a better time with the school holidays expected to see an onslaught of people, particularly families, pack local beaches. Science + Technology; Shelly Beach near Ballina, one of the new shark net locations, was the scene of a fatal shark attack in February 2015. A second, smaller drone worth $6,000 will also be used for surveillance to help scan beaches and identify rips, changing conditions, and marine life like sharks. The M600 drone, worth $20,000, can travel up to 400 metres, deliver rescue pods for struggling swimmers, and even has a PA system to help lifeguards communicate with beachgoers. "It will just really help our lifeguards and lifesavers.". "Especially with COVID restrictions and no-one being able to travel, people will be hitting the beach.". According to Mr Robinson, lifeguards have been training to become advanced pilots, understanding CASA regulations about flying heights and capabilities, and privacy issues. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Shark Shield is the only electrical repellent on the market that's been independently shown to be effective at deterring sharks from biting. NSW's shark strategy unveiled — more drones, fewer helicopters, Drone helps rescue teens from surf hours after being unveiled, Heading to the beach? Sunshine Coast lifeguards hope two drones being officially launched for the first time this weekend will help prevent drownings and shark attacks on local beaches.
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