Drone-Hand “Extended” Long-Range Livestock Monitoring & Management Package
Built for big country and big results.
Drone-Hand Extended Tier combines Drone-Hand’s advanced software with BETA-UAS’s rugged, purpose-built VTOL aircraft to deliver unmatched range, endurance, and intelligence.
With flight times from 2–3 hours on battery power to up to 8 hours with hybrid systems, Extended can cover thousands of hectares in a single mission — replacing hours of manual checking or costly helicopter runs.
Equipped with RGB, thermal, and other payload options, it can deliver pre- and post-muster sweeps that improve accuracy for helicopter and ground teams — often saving producers hundreds of thousands of dollars per season by reducing missed stock and repeat musters.
Onboard AI computing enables advanced detection capabilities in real time including real-time livestock detection, counting, and condition monitoring even in difficult terrain. Water points, fencelines and pasture availability capabilities reduce the need for sending bore-runners out for days at a time, even in remote areas without connectivity. And with autonomous reactive long-range grid mustering on the horizon, Extended will soon take station-scale livestock management to a new level.
Extended reports provide clear and accurate stock numbers without bringing animals into the yards. These records support farm planning from animal husbandry to feed requirements and can be used for property audits & sales, animal welfare compliance, and sustainability reporting.
Assembly, maintenance, and distribution will soon be available through our Darwin hub, with aircraft available for sale or lease (leasing includes maintenance).
Our turn-key bundles go beyond hardware — they include training, pilot licencing, and regulatory support provided by Toll Uncrewed, so producers can get flying quickly and stay compliant with CASA requirements without the headache.
When paired with Drone-Hand’s machine-learning platform, Extended delivers a clear ROI with live data directly to your ground station — helping producers make faster, better decisions while reducing livestock loses, minimising labour & vehicle costs, improving safety, and boosting overall productivity.
