The government is making shark-spotting drones permanent at 20 beaches, but even the best tech has a battery life and a bedtime. 

Paul Burt weighed up the "mental" safety of traditional nets against the high-tech eyes in the sky that still can’t patrol 24/7.

The government is making shark-spotting drones permanent at 20 beaches, but even the best tech has a battery life and a bedtime.&nbsp;
Paul Burt weighed up the "mental" safety of traditional nets against the high-tech eyes in the sky that still can&rsquo;t patrol 24/7.

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Why Queensland is spending $88 million on a "permanent" shark war

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When the Danish dredge Captain Nielsen flipped upside down in the dead of night, nine crew members were lost instantly, but the race to save those trapped in the air pockets became the greatest rescue in maritime history. 

Hear the harrowing details of a six-kilometre swim for help and the divers who pulled survivors from the suffocating darkness.

When the Danish dredge Captain Nielsen flipped upside down in the dead of night, nine crew members were lost instantly, but the race to save those trapped in the air pockets became the greatest rescue in maritime history.&nbsp;
Hear the harrowing details of a six-kilometre swim for help and the divers who pulled survivors from the suffocating darkness.

The midnight miracle: How 15 men survived a Brisbane shipwreck

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Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

FULL SHOW: Step Outside with Paul Burt, March 8th, 2026

If you’re into fishing, boating or even just tech gadgets, you might have noticed drones are starting to be used for a lot more than just aerial photos. There’s a growing market for multipurpose drones — ones that can help with things like fishing, delivery and outdoor adventures.

One of the companies making waves in that space is Aeroo Drones. They have developed a drone designed specifically for reliability, strength and practical uses — including dropping fishing baits hundreds of metres offshore.

Burty speaks to James Sesak, the New Business Boss for Distribution, Sales and Growth at Aeroo Drones to find out more.

 

If you&rsquo;re into fishing, boating or even just tech gadgets, you might have noticed drones are starting to be used for a lot more than just aerial photos.&nbsp;There&rsquo;s a growing market for multipurpose drones &mdash; ones that can help with things like fishing, delivery and outdoor adventures.
One of the companies making waves in that space is Aeroo Drones. They have developed a drone designed specifically for reliability, strength and practical uses &mdash; including dropping fishing baits hundreds of metres offshore.
Burty speaks to James Sesak, the New Business Boss for Distribution, Sales and Growth at Aeroo Drones to find out more.
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Why Queensland is spending $88 million on a "permanent" shark war

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