Drones to improve response to climate change monitoring

Council is trialling the use of fixed-wing drone technology along the Eastern Beaches  to improve its management response to climate change.

The drone survey is being conducted in collaboration with drone operator, National Drones, to trial the ability of drone photogrammetry and drone light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to capture key coastal information such as shoreline position, beach levels, beach volume and vegetation extent and density.

Flights are planned during the day Wednesday 27 July 2022 and Thursday 28 July 2022, to match suitable flying weather and tide levels, however, may get postponed due to unexpected weather or beach conditions.

This innovative trial responds to feedback from the community during the development of Council’s recently-endorsed Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP).

The collection of localised data and monitoring of the coastal system should be prioritised in order to better understand and model the impact of coastal hazards driven by climate change.

For further information or questions regarding the coastal monitoring program, including on information privacy, please see Council’s CHAP webpage or contact climatechange@noosa.qld.gov.au. For concerns or complaints with regard to privacy, please check Council’s privacy complaints process here.