has expanded its drone fleet to include newer models which have the ability to assist in night rescues.have infrared technology, thermal imaging scanning, weather resistance and are able to travel further than the previous model.Surf Life Saving NSW is using drones with new technology giving them the ability to perform night rescues.The Australian Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Service currently operates a drone surveillance program along the NSW coastline.
Surf life savers have used the new drones to conduct 26 night searches with NSW Police, mostly looking for missing people off the coast. "They're not just used for missing people, there might be a vessel that's lost power and is drifting to shore," he said."There were towns that had never seen surf life savers before, having red and yellow there for weeks."to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.