Far North Queensland rangers turn to artificial intelligence to protect Country - National Indigenous Times

Rangers in Far North Queensland are using artificial intelligence and drones to monitor animals and nature on their Country. Rangers from the Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation are learning about how to use AI on Country and are training to get their drone licenses as well. AI and drone technology is being used as a way to digitise Western Yalanji cultural heritage. Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation executive officer Brad Grogan said from this training, the rangers have learnt how to monitor Country from above. "We're able to count how many trees, what tree species, what wee species are on Country using these drones," he said.