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Rural drone mustering revolutionizes livestock management on this expansive Australian sheep station. A lone stockhand in a bright blue shirt and wide-brimmed sun hat operates an iPad while monitoring a massive flock of Merino sheep, captured from above by a hovering drone against an overcast sky. The uniform sea of woolly backs spreads across a rust-red earthen paddock, hemmed by sturdy wooden railings that define the containment area. Modern agricultural technology meets traditional pastoral practices, with the drone providing aerial surveillance and potentially assisting in gathering and moving the dense flock across the challenging landscape of what appears to be rural New South Wales. The scene captures the intersection of cutting-edge digital tools and timeless agricultural work, showcasing how innovation is transforming stock management in Australia's challenging agricultural environments. The muted palette of browns, blues, and greys speaks to the stark beauty of the Australian agricultural landscape, where technology and traditional farming methods coexist seamlessly.