Category Archives: Environment

Drones Supporting Australia’s biosecurity Efforts

The NSW Government announced today that it is ramping up efforts to tackle rising feral pig populations across the state, providing a $8 million boost to help fund a new coordinated control program.Published 18th July 2023. Released by The Premier, Minister for Agriculture. https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/13-million-to-tackle-feral-pig-problem With pigs hosting a number of endemic parasites and diseases, their…
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August with Bralca

So many places to see and people to visit! ? Dubbo? Forbes? Sandigo? Yanco? Leeton? Singleton? Muswellbrook? Mudgee? Bathurst? Molong
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June 2022 with Bralca

As we near the end of June we have been reflecting on some of the beautiful places we have been able to work this month! June saw the Bralca team spread throughout NSW & NT. We love being able to support rural communities in the areas we are travelling. Check out some of the great…
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Exploring Hydrogen-powered drones

Hydrogen-powered drones can stay airborne far longer than LiPo (lithium-ion polymer) drones without needing multiple batteries and launch points. Hydrogen is combined in the fuel cell with oxygen from the air to produce electricity; as long as hydrogen fuel is provided to the cell, the battery generates power. One possible solution is to use a new type of fuel in planes that doesn’t produce harmful…
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