Ensuring Our Staff Get Home Safely
At Rencon Air and Land, safety is our top priority—whether it’s for our drone pilots navigating throughout remote Queensland to our animal control specialists working in the rugged terrain of the Victorian High Country. In the vast, often remote, sometimes perilous regions of Australia, our operations come with their own unique set of challenges. That’s why we rely on state-of-the-art safety tools and communication apps such as Zoleo which integrates with Get Home Safe to help mitigate risk and maintain smooth operations.
Zoleo: Staying Connected in the Bush
One of the most crucial tools for our remote workers is Zoleo, a satellite communicator that ensures pilots remain connected even in the most isolated parts of Australia, where mobile service is nonexistent. Whether our pilots are scaling fire towers or flying drones, Zoleo helps them stay in constant contact with our team. In the event of an emergency—be it a medical issue, a technical malfunction, or getting lost—Zoleo allows staff to send messages or alerts, ensuring we can respond swiftly to any situation. It’s a safety lifeline for our on-ground workforce, offering peace of mind and the ability to handle any unexpected circumstance.
Get Home Safe: Monitoring Multiple Users in the Field
Get Home Safe is another essential tool for our team. This app allows us to track our staff in real-time as they travel to and from remote work sites. Whether they are traveling to a fire tower, accessing a new drone flight location, or navigating through unfamiliar bushland, the Get Home Safe app provides us with crucial information on their movements. The app has built-in check-in features, and if a pilot doesn’t check in as expected, it sends an alert, enabling us to act quickly.
This is particularly vital in areas where access to help is limited, such as rural fire towers or remote parts of Australia where roads and communication are scarce. Should something go wrong, we can pinpoint the last known location and initiate a rescue or support plan without delay.
Why Safety Matters
In rural and remote areas, safety is more than just a precaution; it’s a necessity. Our staff, while skilled professionals, often operate in challenging conditions—high altitudes, unstable weather, rough terrain, and the potential for wildlife encounters. These risks are compounded by the isolation of certain locations, where help may not be readily available.
By using apps & devices like Zoleo and Get Home Safe, Rencon Air and Land ensures that our pilots can focus on their work while having a robust safety net in place. Whether it’s staying in constant communication or tracking movements, these tools allow us to deliver a high level of service without compromising safety.
At Rencon Air and Land, we are proud of the work our team does to ensure the safety of every pilot and employee out in the field. With the right technology and a safety-first mindset, we can continue to make a positive impact across the country and in our industry.