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5 Ways Drones are Helping Landcarers

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If you are interested in how drones could help your property management or Landcare group, we have collated some examples from the Hunter and beyond that could work for your site.

1. Drones are mapping weeds in ‘hard to get’ places. 

Friends of Tomaree NP use drone images of their planned work sites.  This allow the group to assess an area for weeds before starting work. They can gain an idea of the extent of weeds and the work required particularly in inaccessible areas.
Photo 1,2,3 – drone images of Little Kingsley Beach highlights the extent of
Bitou Bush amongst the native Acacia binervia. 

Photo 4 – aerial images of a community planting site allows us to track progress over time. 

 

2. Thermal drone surveys are tracking koala populations to inform local and state government conservation strategies. 

The WildSeek Project – Landcare Australia

MidCoast Council drone surveys confirm healthy koala populations on private land conservation areas | BCT

 

3. Drones are being used for remote spraying of weeds, reducing health risks to people.

Aerial Drone Spraying (2024) – Hastings Landcare

Utilising drones in weed surveillance, treatment and management – AABR

 

4. Drones are providing high resolution ‘before and after’ aerial imagery of Landcare sites.

A Bird’s Eye View of Progress — NSW Landcare Gateway

 

5. Drone training is helping Landcare groups establish innovative projects in partnerships with local schools and colleges.

Drone technology attracts young people to Landcare — Victorian Landcare Gateway

 

For more information about drones see: Drones | Civil Aviation Safety Authority