2027 Agenda

The deployable Drone-in-a-Box (DIAB) is a trailer designed for sustained, off-grid emergency operations across NSW and broader Australia for Surf Life Saving Australia. The platform integrates dual LEO (Starlink) terminals and bonded 4G/5G connectivity to deliver resilient, high-availability communications independent of terrestrial infrastructure, supported by an industry-partnered dual-LEO high availability design, while retaining the ability to leverage fixed networks where available. Supporting systems include integrated Airband radio, ADS-B monitoring, and IoT-enabled devices (e.g., floodlighting) orchestrated via a centralized platform, enabling both aviation awareness and remote asset control.

The session will explore how Surf Life Saving Australia has used the DIAB's end-to-end architecture, including power autonomy, network failover, edge integration, and interoperability with emergency service systems, alongside real-world deployment considerations for long-duration operations in remote and disaster-affected environments.