Inspections &
surveying
Accurately map, model and monitor your sites and assets
At National Drones, we are passionate about helping businesses by introducing innovative aerial technology coupled with SmartData software to transform and streamline their operations a across a wide range of industries Our highly skilled and licensed operators are located throughout Australia.
We hold an RPA Operator’s Certificate (ReOC) and a range of ISO Accreditations.
Formerly known as FlyUas, National Drones Institute was created by Ben Harris who has extensive aviation experience. He has worked as an Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot of Full Size Aircraft, as well as a CASA approved Chief RPA Controller of both fixed wing and multi-rotor aircraft.
Ben has been an advisor to the department of PM and Cabinet, as well as Home Affairs division of Commonwealth Government on drone-related issues. He is currently working with CASA on future thought leadership around drone regulation.
August 2015
After a few years running a successful building and roof inspection business in Melbourne, Co-Founders, Brad Aylett and Kevin Scrimshaw realised that they could work much faster, safer and more cost-effectively if they used drones in their business. They saw a gap in the market, the opportunity to scale and National Drones was born.
June 2016
Ben Harris joins as a Director. National Drones now offers drone pilot training in-house.
2017
January 2017
Opened head office in Melbourne and a second office in Brisbane.
September 2017
Strategic business partners, David Tozer, Craig Tozer and Martin Checketts join the team.
February 2018
Opened 20 regional offices across Australia and increased the team to 30. Incorporated SmartData platform.