A NSW Surf Life Saving UAV pilot operating a drone to observe beachgoers on Freshwater Beach in Sydney, Australia. — Bloomberg
The quest for a Covid-safe summer is going high-tech.
Surf patrol guards at some of Sydney’s iconic beaches are using aerial drones so they can check sunbathers are evenly spaced on the sand.
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A NSW Surf Life Saving UAV pilot operating a drone to observe beachgoers on Freshwater Beach in Sydney, Australia. — Bloomberg
With the Southern Hemisphere summer around the corner, Sydney’s beachside suburbs are braced for an expected influx of visitors. — Bloomberg
Surf patrol guards at some of Sydney’s iconic beaches are using aerial drones so they can check sunbathers are evenly spaced on the sand. — Bloomberg
A NSW Surf Life Saving UAV pilot carrying a drone to observe beachgoers on Freshwater Beach in Sydney, Australia. — Bloomberg
A NSW Surf Life Saving UAV operated drone awaits deployment to observe beachgoers on Freshwater Beach in Sydney, Australia. — Bloomberg
With international borders closed and some restrictions still in place on interstate travel, the city’s beaches may be even more popular than usual. — Bloomberg
The drones will be operated by local surf lifesaver pilots who are already using similar technology to detect sharks. — Bloomberg
Initially, the drones will operate at over 20 beaches and parks from this Saturday through to the end of February. — Bloomberg
Surf patrol guards are trying to avoid a repeat of scenes in the early days of the pandemic when authorities were forced to close Bondi Beach and other spots after thousands flocked to the coast, with many ignoring social-distancing rules. — Bloomberg
A NSW Surf Life Saving drone flies to observe beachgoers on Freshwater Beach in Sydney, Australia. — Bloomberg
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