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Commercial drone operations, CASA-certified training, and enterprise software solutions for every industry.

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End-to-end drone solutions tailored to your industry

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Surveying & Mapping

High-accuracy aerial surveys and orthomosaic mapping for construction, mining, and agriculture.

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Inspections

Safe and efficient drone inspections for infrastructure, roofs, solar panels, and powerlines.

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Thermal Inspections

Thermal imaging drone inspections for solar panels, electrical, roofing, and building defects.

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LiDAR Surveys

High-precision LiDAR drone surveys for terrain modelling, forestry, and infrastructure projects.

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Drone Spraying

Agricultural drone spraying services for precision crop treatment and weed management.

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Industries

Drone solutions tailored for mining, construction, agriculture, energy, and government sectors.

Why Choose National Drones

Trusted by Australia's largest organisations

Experience & Expertise

Over a decade of commercial drone operations across mining, construction, agriculture, energy, and government sectors.

CASA Certified

Fully licensed and certified by CASA as a Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC) holder and Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Australia-Wide Service

Operating from coast to coast with teams based across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia.

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Commercial Drone Operations at Scale

From single-site inspections to nationwide programs, National Drones delivers scalable drone solutions across every major industry. Our fleet of enterprise-grade aircraft and experienced pilots ensure consistent, high-quality results wherever you operate.

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Data You Can Trust

We combine cutting-edge sensor technology with rigorous data processing workflows to deliver survey-grade accuracy. Our deliverables integrate seamlessly with your existing GIS, BIM, and asset management systems.

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Safety-First Approach

Every operation is backed by comprehensive risk assessments, CASA-compliant procedures, and fully insured pilots. National Drones maintains an impeccable safety record across thousands of commercial flights.

See Us in Action

Watch how National Drones delivers results across Australia

Drone Training Courses

CASA-certified training from Australia's leading drone RTO

RePL Licence

CASA-certified Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) training. The essential licence for commercial drone operations in Australia.

5 daysIn-person$2,400 + GST

Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Piloting)

Nationally recognised qualification combining RePL with advanced drone operations training.

10 daysIn-person

Drone Awareness Course

Introduction to drone operations for teams and organisations looking to understand drone capabilities.

1 dayIn-person / Online$199

Sub 2kg Course

Specialised training for operating drones under 2kg in commercial environments.

2 daysIn-person

Online RePL

Flexible online learning pathway for the Remote Pilot Licence theory component.

Self-paced + practicalOnline + In-person$1,650 inc GST

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Case Studies

Real-world results from our drone operations

Bridging the Gap: Safer, Smarter Bridge Inspections for Aurecon & Snowy Hydro

National Drones conducted comprehensive bridge inspections for Aurecon and Snowy Hydro, capturing high-resolution LiDAR and photogrammetry data across 38 bridges in NSW and ACT.

Infrastructure Engineering

Precision from Above: Drone Inspections Elevate the Sydney Rail Network's Asset Safety and Integrity

National Drones and Aurecon inspected 3,818 rail assets across Sydney's network using drone photogrammetry and LiDAR, covering 438 kilometres of rail corridor.

Rail Infrastructure

Mapping the Future: A Large Area Drone Survey Covering 250 km²

National Drones partnered with Silvertone and QEM to conduct an extensive BVLOS aerial survey spanning 250 square kilometres, creating detailed orthomosaic and digital elevation models.

Mining & Resource Exploration

Powering Progress: A Case Study on Drone Inspections of 25,000 Power Poles

National Drones revolutionised utility sector inspection programs by conducting drone inspections of 25,000 distribution poles, improving safety and efficiency.

Utilities

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Trusted by Industry Leaders

BHP

Rio Tinto

Ergon Energy

Aurecon

GHD

Boral

BMD

Seqwater

Toowoomba Regional Council

University of Southern Queensland

BHP

Rio Tinto

Ergon Energy

Aurecon

GHD

Boral

BMD

Seqwater

Toowoomba Regional Council

University of Southern Queensland

Latest News

Industry insights and company updates

The Future of Drones in Australia

The drone industry in Australia is poised for significant growth. From regulatory changes to emerging technologies, explore the trends that will shape the future of commercial drones in this country.

Drone Wind Turbine Inspections

Drone wind turbine inspections provide a safer and more efficient way to assess blade condition, tower integrity, and nacelle components without costly downtime or rope access teams.

Drone Solar Panel Inspections

Drone solar panel inspections use thermal imaging to rapidly identify faults and underperforming panels across solar farms and rooftop installations. Faster, safer, and more accurate than manual methods.

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