Sydney beaches deploy drones to monitor for shark attacks
Sydney has launched a $34 million drone monitoring program across 70 beaches in New South Wales to enhance swimmer safety following recent shark attacks. The drones operate from dawn to dusk and are operated by Surf Life Saving NSW personnel. According to experts, this drone surveillance represents the best technology currently available for monitoring beach conditions and detecting potential shark threats.
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Sydney’s beaches enter the drone age to get swimmers back in the water after spate of shark attacks
Sydney is implementing a $34 million drone monitoring program across 70 New South Wales beaches to help restore swimmer confidence following recent shark attacks. The dawn-to-dusk surveillance initiative, operated by Surf Life Saving New South Wales, is being hailed by experts as the most effective technology currently available for beach safety monitoring.
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