Space-age approach to natural disasters urged, with use of apps and drones – ABC News

Technology experts have told the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements that satellites, drones and apps were the key to a nationally coordinated approach to natural disasters in the future.
Key points:

• Experts tell bushfire royal commission that Australia needs to invest in satellite technology
• Drones could be used to help map fires better, the bushfire royal commission has been told
• GPS tracking technology could be used to alert people if they ar…

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