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Autonomous Bird Deterrence.

Zero Manual Effort. |

The Skytronics bird deterrent drone autonomously patrols your property, plays Eagle, Hawk and Falcon calls through an onboard speaker to trigger birds' natural fear response — and self-docks to recharge after every flight. Scheduled, humane bird control for orchards, farms, golf courses and coastal properties across Australia.
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DroneMate · Live Telemetry MISSION ACTIVE
LIVE FEED GPS: –33.8°S 151.0°E
14.3m
Altitude
8.2m/s
Velocity
94%
Battery
ON
Deterrence
7
Birds Detr.
12:42
ETA RTB

1,500 m

Patrol radius

15 min Fly

+5 min auto-recharge

4

GNSS constellations

24*7

Autonomous patrol

25 m/s

Max wind resistance

–The Problem

Bird Damage Is Costing
You
Every Season

Australian farmers lose hundreds of millions each year to bird damage — while traditional deterrents fail to keep pace with adaptive bird behaviour.

Traditional solutions like netting, scarecrows, and gas cannons are costly to install, labour-intensive to maintain, and birds quickly habituate to them — rendering them ineffective within weeks.

$300M+

AUD in annual crop losses due to birds

Wine Grape Losses

Up to $50,000 per hectare in damage — entire harvests wiped out by cockatoos and corellas during critical ripening windows.

Grain & Nut Crops

Cockatoos, Corellas and Parrots systematically destroy grain and nut crops — stripping paddocks overnight before conventional monitoring detects activity.

Livestock & Biosecurity

Indian Myna birds contaminate water sources and spread disease, posing a direct biosecurity risk to livestock and threatening native species.

High Mitigation Costs

Netting alone can cost thousands per hectare to install. Gas cannons require manual reloading. And birds adapt to both — fast.

–The Solution

Meet
Bird Deterrent Drone

–The Solution

Meet
Bird Deterrent Drone

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DRONEMATE SKY001
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The Machine Behind the Mission

—  How bird deterrence works

Simulating a Predator. Triggering a Natural Fear Response.

Drone launches at programmed patrol time

Flies predator-style patterns over the area

Onboard speaker plays Eagle, Hawk and Falcon calls

Returns to dock, recharges in ~40 minutes

Monitor via Dronemate portal

Where the Bird Deterrent Drone Works

Orchards & Vineyards


Birds cause yield losses of 20–60% during ripening windows in high-pressure seasons. Cockatoos and Corellas strip stone fruit, almonds and wine grapes overnight — before any manual response can be mounted. Netting costs $3,000–$8,000 per hectare to install, damages trees, and requires significant labour to maintain and repair each season.

Farms & Grain Properties


Broad acre farms such as Grain crops — wheat, barley, sorghum and sunflower — are systematically stripped by Cockatoos and Corellas. A single flock can decimate an entire paddock overnight. Conventional gas cannons require manual reloading, create noise complaints, and birds adapt to them within days.

Golf Courses & Sporting


Geese, Ibis and Ducks graze and damage fairways, greens and manicured lawns — leaving bare patches, compacted ground and droppings that create both hygiene and liability issues. Geese in particular can become aggressive towards players and groundstaff. Tennis courts suffer from Pigeons and Mynas nesting in structures and fouling surfaces.

Warehouses & Facilities


Pigeons, Mynas and Starlings nesting in commercial buildings and industrial facilities create biosecurity risks, contaminate food storage areas, block gutters and ventilation systems, and generate significant cleaning costs. Traditional spikes and netting are difficult to install at height and require ongoing maintenance. The drone patrols the perimeter on a programmed schedule — deterring birds before they establish nesting sites without any structural modification to the building.

Jetties, Marinas & Ports


Cormorants, Seagulls, Ibis and Pelicans roosting on boat decks and jetty structures cause thousands of dollars in cleaning costs per month. Bird droppings are highly acidic — attacking marine-grade paint, creating slip hazards, and contaminating surfaces. Regular pressure washing is a significant ongoing operational expense for marina operators and private boat owners.

— How it operates

Fully Autonomous. Set It Once.

Schedule your patrol

Set patrol zones and times in the dronemate portal. Target dawn, dusk, or any high-pressure window. The drone handles the rest automatically.

Autonomous flight

The drone launches from the base station and autonomously patrols the programmed zone — playing predatory bird species sounds through the onboard speaker system.

Detect & deter

As the drone enters patrol zones, the onboard speaker plays Eagle, Hawk and Falcon calls. Birds instinctively flee — without harm, without chemicals.

Auto-dock & recharge

The drone returns autonomously to the ST-Base Station. Ready for the next patrol in approximately 5 minutes. No battery handling required.

What Makes This System Different

Why autonomous bird deterrence

No Manual Labour

Fully autonomous — schedules, deploys, patrols and returns to dock without operator input

No Bird Nets

No installation cost, no tree damage, no labour for seasonal removal and reinstallation

No Chemicals

Humane, eco-safe deterrence — no pesticide risk to produce, livestock or native wildlife

No Habituation

Unlike a static gas cannon or scarecrow, the drone is a moving aerial presence — birds respond to it as a genuine threat each time it patrols

— Control methods

Two Ways to Fly. One Seamless System.

RC Controller

Physical radio controller with display for direct hands-on operation

  • Direct, immediate response 
  • Dedicated display with live telemetry
  • Precise manual control for complex manoeuvres
  • Built-in failsafe redundancy

Online Portal

Web-based mission control accessible from any browser, any location

  • Monitor and control from any location remotely*
  • Live GPS tracking and telemetry
  • Schedule automated patrol missions
  • Flight history, logs, and data export
  • Multi-drone fleet monitoring

Switch Between RC and Portal Effortlessly

Use the RC controller for hands-on flying and the Dronemate portal for mission planning, scheduling, and remote monitoring. Both work together — giving you complete operational flexibility.

— Full specifications 

Every Specification, Verified

Verified performance specifications. Contact us for full datasheet including environmental ratings and certification status.
SKY22 Spec Tabs
⬜ Frame & Dimensions
Model nameDRONEMATE SKY001
Product codeST-001
Rotor typeQuadcopter
Maximum wheelbase400 mm
Working dimensions (unfolded)420 × 320 × 230 mm
⚖ Weight
Weight (with battery)4.5 kg
Maximum takeoff weight5.2 kg
✈ Flight Performance
No-load hover time15 min (5% SOC)
Max flight radius1,500 m
Max wind resistance25 m/s
Terrain follow range0.7 – 20 m
Autonomous altitude range−5 to 30 m
Obstacle avoidance speed≤ 5 m/s
🎯 RTK Hover & Landing Accuracy
Hover accuracy — RTK on (H)± 10 cm
Hover accuracy — RTK on (V)± 10 cm
Hover accuracy — RTK off (4 min)± 10 cm
Landing accuracy — RTK on± 30 cm
Landing accuracy — RTK off± 50 cm
🌤 Environmental
Operating temperature−10°C to 45°C
Operating humidity30% – 90% RH
Waterproof ratingIPX6K (IP67 for modules)
Anticorrosion ratingNSS24H
🧭 Satellite Receiver — GNSS
GPSL1 / L2
GLONASSF1 / F2
BeiDouB1 / B2
GalileoE1 / E5
🤖 Obstacle Avoidance
Sensor typeForward & downward flow sensor
Min detection size1 cm diameter
Max avoidance speed≤ 5 m/s
⚡ Motor & ESC
Operating voltage22 V – 25.2 V
Rated power600 W
Motor KV value900 KV
Stator size40 × 14 mm
🔄 Propeller
Propeller modelSTQ3115
Number of rotors4
Rotor materialAluminium
📡 Forward LIDAR
Max sensing distance12 m
Outdoor effective range40 m (70 klux, 10% reflectance)
Horizontal FOV resolution0.33°
Vertical FOV resolution0.27°
Mapping accuracy± 15 m
Max power550 mW
Laser classClass 1 — eye-safe
🔋 Battery — ST-Battery
ModelST-Battery
Capacity7,200 mAh
Weight760 g
Dimensions600 × 150 × 250 mm
Full charge voltage25.2 V
Charging current8 A
Fast charge time30 min (8A fast charger)
Wireless charge time40 min
Waterproof ratingIP65
Smart protectionShort circuit · Overcharge · Overcurrent · Fire
⚡ Base Station — ST-Base Station
Dimensions420 × 394 × 410 mm
Weight< 17.5 kg
Max charging power200 W (dual socket)
Input voltageAC 110 – 240 V
Output voltage25 V
Output current8 A
Top-up after one flight~ 5 minutes
Flat to full charge~ 60 minutes
Compatible batteryST-Bat 7200 mAh LiPo 6S
– Return on Investment 

Calculate Your Savings

" ROI CALCULATOR "

Enter your farm parameters to see your estimated annual losses and how quickly DroneMate pays for itself.
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ROI Estimator v2.0  /  DroneMate
DroneMate Cost-Benefit Analysis
Based on ABARES Crop Loss Data
Scenario:
Farm Parameters
Farm Size —
Primary Crop Type
Bird Damage Estimate —
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5% Low15% Moderate30% Severe
Revenue per Hectare
DroneMate System Cost
$35,000 AUD
Typically $28,000–$35,000 AUD
Valid for farms within 3 km flight range
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Net Annual Benefit
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⚠ Important Estimates Notice
  • Results are indicative estimates based on average Australian farm data and typical DroneMate performance benchmarks.
  • Actual savings depend on bird pressure, local species, seasonal variance, and farm management practices.
  • Drone effectiveness may reduce over time if birds habituate to static patterns — varied flight routines are recommended.
  • This tool does not constitute financial or agronomic advice. Contact Skytronics for a site-specific assessment.
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Ready to Protect Your Property?

Talk to the Skytronics team about deploying the SKY22 DroneMate on your property. We'll walk you through coverage zones, flight scheduling, and what autonomous bird deterrence looks like on your specific site — no obligation.
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⚠️ Important — CASA Compliance Notice

All drone operations must be conducted in accordance with CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) regulations, or the relevant aviation authority in your region. Operators are solely responsible for obtaining all required approvals, licences and permissions before operating the drone. This includes compliance with CASA’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) framework and any site-specific restrictions.

Skytronics provides the electronic equipment only — regulatory compliance and operational responsibility remain with the operator. For current drone rules in Australia, visit casa.gov.au- Know your drone

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