Drones

Drones patrol Sydney beaches to ensure crowds are Covid-safe

By Emily Cadman
A NSW Surf Life Saving UAV pilot operating a drone to observe beachgoers on Freshwater Beach in Sydney, Australia. — Bloomberg

The quest for a Covid-safe summer is going high-tech.

Surf patrol guards at some of Sydney’s iconic beaches are using aerial drones so they can check sunbathers are evenly spaced on the sand.

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