Modern Techniques, grounded in ecology
Applying modern tools where they meaningfully improve ecological outcomes. Qualified and insured ecologist drone pilots.
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what we offer
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Methodical thermal drone surveys producing comprehensive, customised datasets
Acoustic recording device deployment and analysis
Rigorous and repeatable species-driven survey design by a qualified ecologist
Reliable species identification, adhering to minimal-disturbance procedures
Safe, compliant drone operations across complex environments
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Provision of pre-fieldwork reconnaissance for your target species
Support the location of targeted species for formal research / health checks
Complement traditional survey methods and refine survey effort
Reduce exposure to unnecessary risks in challenging or hazardous terrain
Specialist capability in remote and logistically complex field operations
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Experience delivering work for government and public-sector projects including Great Koala National Park
Familiar with regulatory frameworks, compliance, and reporting standards
Qualified ecologists, licensed to fly RPAS commercially by CASA, and insured for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity
Who we are
Modern Ecology is an ecology-led, technology-enabled fauna monitoring service, based in southeastern Australia. We are ecologists first and drone pilots second, applying modern technologies only where they enhance established ecological survey methods. We utilise drones, thermal imagery, and acoustic recording devices to obtain reliable ecological data.
We hold formal qualifications in ecology and have extensive experience delivering conservation and monitoring projects for government agencies. This includes work on the NSW Statewide Koala Baseline Survey and fauna monitoring programs across the Mid North Coast Assessment Area and Great Koala National Park. We are accustomed to working in remote environments and undertaking extended field deployments as required.
Modern Ecology provides particular expertise in the identification of native fauna to a species level using drone thermal and RGB imagery, supported by field-based ecological knowledge.
Our serviced projects include:
NSW Statewide Baseline Koala Survey
NSW DCCEEW / CSIROMid North Coast Assessment Area / Great Koala National Park
NSW DCCEEW / CSIRO / NPWSPine Plantation Forestry - Koala Monitoring
Contact Us
If you’d like to discuss an upcoming project, please get in touch.