Adam Quinn, Greyman OPS · 20/01/2025 · Originally shared on LinkedIn [DRAFT — not published]
2025 certainly kicked off with a bang. Our first program of the year removed 1,025 feral pigs, plus a few foxes and feral cats for good measure [CONFIRM: Region(s) for the January 2025 program (1,025 pigs) if you want to name them].
New England NSW
New England NSW is always impressive, especially from the air. Greyman OPS was part of a short but intense program there that removed 327 pigs from several properties totalling around 75,000 acres [CONFIRM: Date of the New England program (327 pigs, ~75,000 acres): LinkedIn only shows “2yr ago”]. There is still plenty of work to do.
Adding data to every program
Integrating new AI-enabled DJI Enterprise drones is adding efficiency and solid data to invasive species control, as well as crop management. Thermal surveys before and after a program show where animals are concentrated, help plan flight paths and give clients a clearer picture of results.
Greyman OPS works closely with DJI to enhance drone capabilities for agriculture and biosecurity, and we are taking applications for trial sites [CONFIRM: Trial sites for AI drones: still taking applications?]. If you are interested in participating, contact us.
Why results like these matter
Feral pigs breed quickly and move freely across property boundaries. Programs that cover large areas in a short, intense window, and that are repeated consistently, give landholders the best chance of staying ahead of them. Neighbouring properties that join in at the same time make the result last longer.
Sources: Personal post, 20/01/2025 (no permalink captured); Personal post, c. 2024 (“2yr ago”) (no permalink captured).