The collection of countries was formally established on 14 February this year in an initiative proposed by Latvia and co-ordinated with the UK.
According to CASA, the workshops featured “facilitated conversations, First Nations-led case studies, and drone policy design sessions, aiming to integrate modern technology with traditional knowledge and practices”.
The grant is aimed at enabling a Pegasus joint development project between V-TOL Aerospace, Li-S Energy, and Halocell to develop a drone that integrates the next-generation batteries of Li-S and Halocell’s advanced solar cells into a “dawn to dusk” platform.
Despite their growing use in the sector, there are currently no national standards or regulations when it comes to drone cyber security, making them a significant threat vector considering their connectivity.
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has rowed back on his claim that immigration detainees were being tracked by drones.
The shadow home affairs minister has said he was "startled" by Senator Andrew Giles’ admission that released immigration detainees are being monitored by drones.