The Australian Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Service (AUAVS) is an operational unit of Surf Life Saving Services Pty Ltd (SLSS).

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Coverage across the Central Coast

The AUAVS is the provider of the largest coastal UAV (drone) surveillance program in the Southern Hemisphere, and has the experience and capability to operate UAVs for a range of different public safety uses across both the NSW coastline, as well as nationally and internationally.

The service includes

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These include:

  • Marine Search and Rescue (SAR)
  • Incident Response and Support
  • Wildlife Surveillance
  • Event Safety and Risk Mitigation
  • Beach Assessment and Mapping
  • Aerial Data Collection and Analysis

Related information

Become a UAV Pilot

Do you have a passion for flying drones? Turn your passion into a career and join the Australian UAV Service (AUAVS).

Where we operate

Surf Life Saving NSW has one of the largest coastal UAV surveillance operations in Australia. We service 50 locations spread across every coast LGA in NSW, as well as mobile units.