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02-28-2016, 12:13 PM
Shark-spotting drones to patrol the skies above Australian beaches
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Australian lifesavers work hard to protect beachgoers from hazards such as dangerous rips and sharks, but they are about to get some extra help from the sky.
On Sunday,*Westpac, which sponsors the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Services, an**unced it would be supporting a trial of new drones to be used in search and rescue operations.
SEE ALSO: Watch a group of adorable kids see a drone for the first time (http://mashable.com/2016/02/26/kids-first-drone-video/)
The long-range drone being trialled, nicknamed the Little Ripper, looks much like a mini-helicopter and is battery-powered. According to an emailed statement from Westpac, as well as determining the suitability of the drone for Australia's coastal conditions, the trial also aims to develop a system of*aerial detection of sharks using its advanced vision capabilities. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/02/28/shark-spotting-drones-australia/)
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Australian lifesavers work hard to protect beachgoers from hazards such as dangerous rips and sharks, but they are about to get some extra help from the sky.
On Sunday,*Westpac, which sponsors the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Services, an**unced it would be supporting a trial of new drones to be used in search and rescue operations.
SEE ALSO: Watch a group of adorable kids see a drone for the first time (http://mashable.com/2016/02/26/kids-first-drone-video/)
The long-range drone being trialled, nicknamed the Little Ripper, looks much like a mini-helicopter and is battery-powered. According to an emailed statement from Westpac, as well as determining the suitability of the drone for Australia's coastal conditions, the trial also aims to develop a system of*aerial detection of sharks using its advanced vision capabilities. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/02/28/shark-spotting-drones-australia/)
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