The number of shark attacks in The*New South Wales state in Australia has been increasing for a number of years. In 2015, 13 attacks have been recorded – more than double the number for 2014 and 2013 combined and much more than ever before.*It forced The*New South Wales*government to search for new ways to protect*beachgoers.
The*rescue is supposed to come from the sky. The state is testing a*shark-spotting drone that is using advanced vision capabilities to detect potential risk.*In addition, the trial is looking at using the drones to deliver Life Saving Pods to people in emergency situations.*The $250.000 drone developed for that purpose is the long-range, battery-powered, military grade device that is*capable of up to one hour of flight time per charge.
The*New South Wales premier Mike Baird*described the trial as an “innovative” step in keeping the beach safe. “This technology has the potential to improve the way our emergency services respond when people find themselves in trouble,” he said in the statement.
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