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Monitoring Whio (Blue Duck) populations in New Zealand’s remote river environments has always been a challenging task. Steep terrain, dense vegetation, and limited access often constrain traditional survey methods. At Interpine, we’re leveraging advanced drone technologies to overcome these challenges and extend the reach and effectiveness of ecological monitoring.
Using our CAA Part 102 certification and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operational capability, we can safely survey river systems well beyond conventional flight limits. This enables coverage of longer river stretches in a single mission, improving detection rates and reducing time spent in the field.
A key innovation enhancing these operations is drone mesh networking, which allows multiple systems or relay points to maintain communication over extended distances. By linking aircraft and ground control through a resilient network, we can push into previously inaccessible areas while maintaining operational safety and control.
More info: https://interpine.nz/surveying-whio-blue-duck-with-drone-technology/
22/03/2026
We’re proud to see Interpine Innovation recognised as the drone service provider supporting OSPRI’s thermal drone trials for possum detection and biosecurity monitoring.
Using advanced thermal imaging and AI‑ready data capture, our drones are delivering faster intelligence in hard‑to‑access terrain, helping enable more effective and efficient decision‑making for pest control and disease eradication programmes.
This is a great example of how innovative drone services can improve outcomes for biosecurity, farmers, and New Zealand’s environment. We’re excited to be part of work that turns high‑quality data into real‑world impact. 🚁🌱
Possum tracking drones projected to bring economic benefits - New Zealand Government Procurement It’s early days for a drone trial tracking the locations of possums, but initial planning has shown these types of drones can give high quality information about the possum and other species populations in an area, particularly in areas hard to assess. OSPRI Procurement and Contracts Manager Ray Y...
15/02/2026
DJI L2 vs L3 Drone LiDAR: What the Upgrade Means in the Forest 🌲🚁
At Interpine, we’re always focused on improving the quality and reliability of our forest data. Our latest analysis compares DJI’s Zenmuse L2 and L3 LiDAR sensors, flown over the same Pinus radiata stand under identical conditions, to see how the new generation performs in real forestry environments.
The results were clear.
✅ More consistent point density across complex terrain
✅ Significantly improved canopy pe*******on and ground detection
✅ Cleaner, more reliable terrain models with fewer data gaps
✅ Much greater tree‑level detail, including branch‑scale structure
While the L2 remains effective in simpler terrain, the L3 delivered uniform coverage and high‑quality data even on steep, variable ground and under dense canopy. This consistency reduces re‑flights risk, post‑processing effort, and uncertainty in downstream forest inventory outputs.
For forestry projects where terrain complexity and data confidence matter, the L3 represents a meaningful step forward in drone‑based LiDAR capability.
👉 Read the full technical comparison here:
Analysis of LiDAR DJI L2 vs L3 LiDAR Sensors The Interpine team currently utilises the DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR sensor as part of its operational drone services, reflecting a continued focus on improving data quality and operational capability. F…
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