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SA Water’s Riverland team is utilising drone technology to improve operational efficiency, customer experience and enable greater safety outcomes....
Melbourne Water’s drone program began in mid-2017 and has become integral to its business operations.
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Developed after inspecting over 90,000km of powerlines using beyond visible line of sight (BVLOS) flights, the Terra Drone solution...
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Powerlink has enlisted the help of helicopters to undertake inspections across Central and North Queensland in order to maintain...
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According to The Age, an investigation is underway after an Evoenergy drone worth an estimated $500,000 was shot down...
Restoring power after natural disasters could soon be easier, with drones set to assist in inspecting and repairing damage...
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Essential Energy is working with the Aerial Application Association of Australia (AAAA) and aviation operators to trial new powerline...
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The Queensland Government is partnering with global giants such as Boeing and Shell along with small to medium enterprises...
The Queensland Government will implement Australia’s first whole-government drone strategy to address the business opportunities and regulatory challenges for...
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has released a discussion paper that sets out Australian and international aviation safety...
New rules that cut the cost and red tape of operating very small commercial drones while protecting public safety...
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The impact unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is having on utility asset inspection and management has been considerable in recent...
Water Corporation has announced it will use high-tech drones to inspect more than 160km of pipelines, following a successful...
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by Peter Gibson, Manager Corporate Communications, Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has been regulating...
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