Wildlife Drones wins AAUS technology award
The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems recognized Wildlife Drones radio-tracking payload as its 2024 technology innovation winner.
Evidence notes
- Wildlife Drones received the AAUS Innovation - Technology Award on March 5, 2024.
- The award recognized development of the first robotic radio-tracking drone prototype into a viable second-generation production payload.
- AAUS highlighted the system impact for land managers and wildlife researchers tracking small animals beyond the practical reach of traditional methods.
Company context
Wildlife Drones develops airborne radio-telemetry payloads and mapping software for locating tagged animals. The system can track multiple VHF tags at once across terrain that is slow or difficult to survey with handheld receivers, supporting conservation, research and invasive-species management.