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DPI EXTENDING SHARK-SPOTTING DRONE TRIAL

The state government’s shark-spotting drone trial, will soon extend to cover Evans Head and Ballina beaches.

It follows initial testing at Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

Each drone will patrol 4-kilometre stretches of beach for a period of four hours.

CASA certified pilots will fly the additional patrols from local surf clubs, which are due to commence next week.

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