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Insights from the field.
Perspectives on AI-video analytics, operational intelligence, and the industries we serve.
Preventing Rock Fishing Tragedies with our Smart Beaches App
Rock fishing is one of Australia's most dangerous recreational activities, responsible for around 13 deaths each year. Since 2004, more than 190 lives have been lost, 185 from drowning and several others due to injuries related to hazardous conditions. Many of these deaths occur in well-known hot spots like Sydney’s eastern beaches, where high swells, slippery rock platforms, and fast-changing weather make fishing from the rocks an exceptionally risky pursuit.
Inside the Program Office at Unleash live
Behind every successful technology implementation is a structured, and forward-thinking program manager. At Unleash live, Alistair Bridie plays that role. With a background in consulting, operations, and tech delivery, Alistair brings a grounded, execution-focused lens to scaling real-time AI video analytics across complex industries. We sat down with him to talk delivery strategy, customer impact, and what excites him most about working at Unleash live.
Enhanced Autofly – Smarter, Safer, More Efficient Drone Operations
Unleash live continues to advance AI and Machine Learning (ML) powered drone automation with significant upgrades to Autofly, Unleash live’s industry-leading automated Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) solution. These enhancements ensure greater compliance, safety and efficiency for drone operators across various industries, including energy (utilities & renewables), transport, mining, oil & gas and emergency response.
Model-driven Inspections - Choosing the Right Project for Optimal ROI
The rise of AI-powered Computer Vision (CV) is transforming how industries conduct inspections. From utilities and renewables to mining and transportation, organisations are ditching manual processes and rule-based machine vision in favour of real-time, scalable AI automation.
Automated Industrial Meter Reading - Safer, Smarter Operations at Scale
Relying on manual meter readings is no longer sustainable in industries where precision, safety, and efficiency are non-negotiable. Whether it’s a remote oil pipeline valve station or a high-voltage utility substation, manually logging gauge readings is time-consuming, error-prone, and potentially hazardous.
Inside the AI Lab - A Conversation with Unleash live's Head of AI
At Unleash live, artificial intelligence isn't just a concept, it’s driving real-world impact across industries like energy, renewables, mining, and transport. Leading this charge is Shahab Ensafi, our Head of AI, who transitioned from academia to applied AI to bridge the gap between research and industry. He has built a dynamic team of engineers pushing the boundaries of computer vision with innovations like zero-shot learning, vision transformers (ViTs), and real-time video analytics.
Technology That’s Transforming Disaster Response
Cyclone Alfred and Unleash live’s Role Disasters are becoming more frequent and costly. The Insurance Council of Australia has declared Tropical Cyclone Alfred an insurance catastrophe, with communities facing prolonged power outages, infrastructure damage and disrupted emergency response efforts. Within a week of the disaster more than 100,000 claims were lodged by local residents and businesses. As Brisbane braces for extended outages, the need for real-time situational awareness and rapid recovery efforts has never been greater.
Announcement - Smarter Energy Future with Drone Automation for Ausgrid
Announcement - February 2025 Unleash live has entered a multi-year agreement with Ausgrid, a leading Australian electricity distributor, serving 1.8 million customers across Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter regions. This collaboration aims to transform utility asset inspection management through the deployment of drone automation technology, with potential integration of AI-powered solutions.
Preparing for the Unexpected - How AI Transforms Disaster Response
Natural disasters are inevitable, but their devastating impacts don’t have to be. With climate change intensifying extreme weather events, floods, wildfires, cyclones and heatwaves, enterprises need proactive disaster management strategies to protect critical infrastructure and ensure public safety.
Adapting Autofly to Your Drone Workflow at Any Stage
The future of asset inspections is automated, but every organisation is at a different stage in its digital transformation journey. At Unleash live, we understand that businesses have varying levels of digital maturity when it comes to drone operations and workflow automation. That’s why Autofly is designed with flexible workflows to meet you where you are—whether you’re just starting with automated inspections or integrating drones into a fully connected enterprise system.
Innovative Drone Solutions Transform Natural Hazard Recovery
In the face of increasing natural disasters, the ability to assess damage and recover quickly has become critical for industries like utilities, mining, rail and oil & gas. With support from the OCSE Natural Hazard Grant, Unleash live has been pioneering solutions that empower reconstruction authorities and remote operations centres to respond with greater speed, accuracy and efficiency.
Helping Utilities Respond Faster and Safer in Emergencies
Recent natural disasters, such as the devastating hurricanes in Florida and the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, have underscored the urgent need for real-time data in emergency response operations. The growing frequency and intensity of these events present significant challenges for utilities, infrastructure managers and emergency responders who must act quickly to ensure public safety, minimize service disruptions and protect critical assets.