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Week commencing Thursday, 23 June | 2016 | Edition 834
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SELLING their apples at the Seasonal Gallery Markets were Madison and Mckayla Demaniel from Stanthorpe. The markets, with fresh local produce, are becoming part of the Southern Downs calendar. More from the markets on page 9. 155884 Picture: TERRY WEST
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DRONES are set to be used to monitor pest animal populations in the Southern Downs region. Operating under its CASA-granted commercial drone licence, Ninox Robotics is utilising its military grade drones in partnership with Southern Downs Regional Council to monitor pest animal populations in the Southern Downs region of Queensland, along the state’s border with New South Wales. Craig Magnussen, Pest Management Officer with Southern Downs Regional Council, said council was looking to put the technology to use in the pest animal control field, to accurately gauge populations and improve on current practices. “We are excited by the opportunities the technology presents, particularly in detecting animals over vast areas of inaccessible terrain and making traditional broad scale pest animal control methods such as aerial baiting and shooting more efficient,” Mr Magnussen said. “Having witnessed some of Ninox Robotics’ early trial work, council and its partners in this project, Goondiwindi Regional Council and Granite Borders Landcare Committee are very pleased to be a part of the first commercial application of the technology,” he added. Applications include the ability to detect animals, monitor plants or land areas, create detailed maps, improve fire management and search and rescue operations, provide surveillance and more. The project deployment is proposed to be undertaken early next week. There will be an opportunity for landholders and media to attend and witness the UAS in operation tentatively scheduled for mid-morning on June 29 or 30 - with the final date subject to CASA approval. Landholders interested in attending can contact Southern Downs Regional Council’s Pest Management Officer, Craig Magnussen, on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372) with their details for confirmation of the date, time and location. The Southern Downs Regional Council project is made possible with funding from the Queensland Government’s Drought Relief (Feral Animals) program.
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