Shark patrol drones to watch NSW beaches year‑round | 9 News Australia

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Shark drones will monitor 70 beaches all year round in New South Wales, following the attack of a 34-year-old mother at Coogee Beach. They will be flown above at least one beach in every local government area from dawn to dusk, as part of a $34-million dollar state government injection. There are plans to use Artificial Intelligence across the drone fleet.| *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

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