Autonomous Bird Deterrence.

Zero Manual Effort. |

SKY22 DroneMate autonomously patrols your land, detects bird flocks with 640×512 thermal imaging, and deploys precision acoustic deterrents across 20km of coverage — completely hands-free, around the clock.

DroneMate · Live Telemetry MISSION ACTIVE

LIVE FEED GPS: –33.8°S 151.0°E

14.3m

Altitude

8.2m/s

Velocity

94%

Battery

Deterrence

Birds Detr.

12:42

ETA RTB

30 min

Flight time @ 5kg payload

20 km

Maximum patrol range

100%

Autonomous operation

40 min

Wireless & wired charging

–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.

$500M+

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 & Biosecurityv

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 SKY22 DroneMate

An autonomous bird deterrence system built for large-scale Australian operations. 20km patrol range, 640×512 thermal camera for night and dawn detection, and a 7kg payload platform — all operating completely hands-free via the Dronemate portal.

–The Solution

Meet SKY22 DroneMate

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The Machine Behind the Mission

Intelligent Autonomous System

An autonomous drone system that detects, tracks, and scares birds using smart adaptive flight patterns and predator sounds — completely hands-free.

No Manual Labour

Fully autonomous — schedules, deploys, and returns without operator input

No Bird Nets

No installation cost, no damage risk, no labour for maintenance

No Chemicals

Eco-safe, humane deterrence — no pesticide risk to crops or compliance issues

No Habituation

Unlike scarecrows or gas cannons — AI varies patterns so birds never adapt

Engineered in Every Dimension

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Crafted with intent

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Overview

Built for
Australian scale

Every component chosen with intent. A carbon fibre and aluminium airframe carries 7 kg of deterrence payload across 20 km of patrol range — flying autonomously, day and night, without a pilot on standby.

30m

Flight time

20km

Patrol Range

Propulsion

Power through
any condition

A high-lift multi-rotor platform built to carry heavy deterrence payloads in real-world Australian conditions. Stable, controlled flight in winds up to 18 m/s — from cold alpine mornings to coastal humidity.

7kg

Max payload

18m/s

Thermal payload

See birds
before dawn

The integrated thermal camera detects heat signatures invisible to the naked eye. Cockatoo and corella activity peaks at dawn and dusk — precisely when the SKY22's 640×512 thermal imaging is most effective.

40×

Optical zoom

640px

Thermal resolution

Audio deterrence

Sound that
changes behaviour

The onboard speaker unit delivers species-specific predator calls the moment the drone enters a deterrence zone. Fully autonomous — no operator required, no gas guns to reload, no netting to maintain.

Speaker output

30km

Telemetry link

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— Thermal camera

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See Beyond Visual. Detect Birds in Darkness.

The SKY22 carries an integrated 640×512 thermal camera — the feature that separates it from every audio-only deterrent system on the market. It detects bird heat signatures at dawn, dusk, and in complete darkness when cockatoo activity peaks.

See Beyond Visual. Detect Birds in Darkness.

Thermal resolution

640 × 512

Thermal focal length

13 mm

Visible zoom

10× / 40×

Visible focal length

4.9 – 196 mm

Control interface

SBUS · Serial · TTL

Weight

565 g

Dawn and dusk patrol — peak cockatoo and corella activity windows

Fire risk detection — thermal spots heat sources before smoke is visible

Dual-use monitoring — one platform, multiple operational benefits

DRONEMATE PORTAL — MISSION CONTROL

System Status

UNITDM-001

STATUSACTIVE

BATTERY87%

ALTITUDE14.3m

SPEED8.2m/s

MISSIONZONE A3

Alerts

Birds detected — deterrence active

Zone B patrol in 12 min

Mission 7 complete — RTB

Live Map — Farm Zone A3

BIRDS DETERRED23

COVERAGE94%

MISSIONS TODAY7 / 8

NEXT PATROL14:30 AEST

Crop heat stress mapping — identify stressed areas across paddocks

Night security surveillance — detects movement across large properties

— Audio deterrent unit · SKY22 PAYLOAD

Precision Acoustic Deterrence at 20km Range.

The SKY22 carries a dedicated 5W speaker unit with megaphone — designed to project species-specific predator calls and distress sounds precisely when and where they're needed. The autonomous audio trigger fires only within defined deterrence zones, so sound isn't wasted across the property.

Species-specific calls — cockatoos, corellas, crows, mynas, ducks

AI-varied audio patterns prevent bird habituation over time

Geofenced audio zones — sound activates only in defined patrol areas

Paired with thermal detection for dawn and dusk flock identification

DRONEMATE PORTAL — MISSION CONTROL

System Status

UNITDM-001

STATUSACTIVE

BATTERY87%

ALTITUDE14.3m

SPEED8.2m/s

MISSIONZONE A3

Alerts

Birds detected — deterrence active

Zone B patrol in 12 min

Mission 7 complete — RTB

Live Map — Farm Zone A3

BIRDS DETERRED23

COVERAGE94%

MISSIONS TODAY7 / 8

NEXT PATROL14:30 AEST

— Full specifications · SKY22 v1.0

Every Specification, Verified

SKY22 Spec Tabs

⬜ Frame & Dimensions

Model nameDronemate 22"

Frame materialCarbon Fibre + Aluminium

Dimensions (opened)1269 × 1133 × 514 mm

Dimensions (folded)777 × 947 × 214 mm

⚖ Weight & Payload

Weight (no payload)4 kg

MTOW16 kg

Max payload7 kg

Compatible payloadsAudio unit + Thermal camera

✈ Flight Performance

Flight time30 min @ 5 kg payload

Maximum range20 km

Maximum altitude400 m

Maximum speed15 m/s

🌤 Environmental

Operating temperature−20°C to 50°C

Max wind resistance18 m/s

Waterproof ratingNot rated — avoid rain

📷 Thermal Camera

Dimensions145 × 118 × 88 mm

Weight565 g

Resolution640 × 512

Thermal focal length13 mm

Visible focal length4.9–49 mm (10×) · 196 mm (40×)

Control interfaceSBUS · Serial · TTL

🔊 Audio Deterrent Unit

Speaker5W 8Ω + Megaphone

Housing materialABS

Dimensions140 × 30 × 30 mm

Weight150 g

📡 Sensor Suite

Front obstacle avoidance10 m range

Altitude / range sensor100 m

Additional sensorsLIDAR, Infrared (optional)

🔋 Battery System

Battery typeLithium Polymer

Configuration50C 7S

Wireless charging40 min

Wired charging40 min · 60V 6A

— Workflow

Four Steps to Active Protection

No permanent infrastructure. No pilot on standby. Just consistent, scheduled bird deterrence at scale.

Deploy

Instant setup. Autonomous start.

Deploy & Launch

Operator places DroneMate on its landing pad and triggers the mission via portal or schedule. No fixed infrastructure required — the drone begins its pre-planned flight automatically.

Patrol

Smart coverage

Patrol

Autonomous navigation with terrain following and obstacle avoidance ensures systematic coverage of large areas with precision.

Detect

Immediate response. Zero crop damage

Detect & Deter

On entering detection zones, the system activates predatory bird sounds to instantly disperse threats before any damage occurs.

Return

Self-charging. Always ready.

Return & Recharge

Drone autonomously returns to its landing pad, initiates wireless charging, and is ready for the next mission in ~40 minutes.

– Capabilities

Engineering-Grade Features

Autonomous Flight System

Pre-planned mission execution with AI-powered navigation, waypoint tracking, and automatic return-to-base on low battery or mission completion.

Advance Bird Detection

Smart detection algorithms identify bird activity zones in real time, triggering targeted deterrence only when and where it's needed.

Predatory Sound Deterrence

Onboard speaker system emits customisable predatory bird calls. Effective on Cockatoos, Corellas, Parrots, Ducks, and Black Cockatoos.

Portal-Based Monitoring

Unified online control interface. Monitor live flights, review historical data, schedule missions, and draw custom patrol zones from any device.

Remote Control Override

Full RC override capability gives operators manual control at any time — critical for dynamic situations requiring immediate human judgement.

Real-Time Analytics

GPS tracking, bird activity reports, mission logs, and coverage analytics deliver actionable insights to optimise deterrence strategy over time.

— Deployment Use Cases

Built for Demanding Environments

Farms & Vineyards

Protect grain paddocks, orchards, vineyards, and mixed-crop farms from Cockatoos, Corellas, Parrots, and Ducks during critical growth and harvest windows.

Solar Farms

Prevent panel fouling and nesting damage caused by birds. Protect solar arrays spanning large areas without physical netting or fencing.

Airports & Airfields

Reduce bird strike risk on runways and approach paths. Continuous automated patrol replaces costly manual bird hazard monitoring teams.

Industrial & Warehouses

Deter roosting and nesting in warehouses, logistics centres, and open industrial sites — eliminating biosecurity risks and contamination events.

– 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.

DroneMate ROI Calculator

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 —

10%

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

Annual Op. Cost AUD / yr

✓

Based on ABARES farm survey data and conservative Australian agricultural benchmarks. Not financial advice.

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Enter your farm details
to see your savings

Annual Bird Damage Loss
—AUD / yr

            Recoverable Value with DroneMate
            Realistic
          
—AUD / yr

Net Annual Benefit

—AUD

ROI

—%

Payback Period

—mths

Recovery Efficiency

—%

3-Year Net Profit Projection

Annual Revenue Comparison (AUD)

Without
DroneMate

With
DroneMate

Net Profit
Increase

Break-Even Timeline

NOW

Year 0Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4

Cumulative 3-Year Net Return

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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.

— Get in Touch

Ready to Protect Your Harvest?

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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Autonomous Bird Deterrence.

Zero Manual Effort. |

SKY22 DroneMate autonomously patrols your land, detects bird flocks with 640×512 thermal imaging, and deploys precision acoustic deterrents across 20km of coverage — completely hands-free, around the clock.

30 min

20 km

100%

40 min

Bird Damage Is Costing You Every Season

$500M+

Wine Grape Losses

Grain & Nut Crops

Livestock & Biosecurityv

High Mitigation Costs

Meet SKY22 DroneMate

Meet SKY22 DroneMate

The Machine Behind the Mission

Intelligent Autonomous System

No Manual Labour

No Bird Nets

No Chemicals

No Habituation

Engineered in Every Dimension

Built for Australian scale

Power through any condition

See birds before dawn

Sound that changes behaviour

See Beyond Visual. Detect Birds in Darkness.

See Beyond Visual. Detect Birds in Darkness.

Thermal resolution

Thermal focal length

Visible zoom

Visible focal length

Control interface

Weight

Dawn and dusk patrol — peak cockatoo and corella activity windows

Fire risk detection — thermal spots heat sources before smoke is visible

Dual-use monitoring — one platform, multiple operational benefits

Crop heat stress mapping — identify stressed areas across paddocks

Night security surveillance — detects movement across large properties

Precision Acoustic Deterrence at 20km Range.

Species-specific calls — cockatoos, corellas, crows, mynas, ducks

AI-varied audio patterns prevent bird habituation over time

Geofenced audio zones — sound activates only in defined patrol areas

Paired with thermal detection for dawn and dusk flock identification

Every Specification, Verified

Four Steps to Active Protection

Engineering-Grade Features

Autonomous Flight System

Advance Bird Detection

Predatory Sound Deterrence

Portal-Based Monitoring

Remote Control Override

Real-Time Analytics

Built for Demanding Environments

Farms & Vineyards

Solar Farms

Airports & Airfields

Industrial & Warehouses

Calculate Your Savings

" ROI CALCULATOR "

Ready to Protect Your Harvest?

Need a Custom Aerospace Solution?

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Bird Damage Is Costing
You
Every Season

Built for
Australian scale

Power through
any condition

See birds
before dawn

Sound that
changes behaviour