The Ultimate Guide to Drones
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Drones.
What to know about Drones
Drones represent a rapidly evolving technology sector with applications across diverse fields such as forestry management, parcel delivery, agriculture, conservation, and public safety. Innovations include drones capable of beyond-line-of-sight operation, autonomous flights for surveillance, and sophisticated imaging for industrial and environmental use.
Exploring the latest stories and developments in drone technology offers insights into how they are transforming industries, enhancing efficiency, and contributing to environmental and humanitarian efforts. Readers can learn about the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced imaging in drones, as well as regulatory and safety considerations vital to their expanding use.
Whether interested in cutting-edge drone designs, applications in commercial and medical contexts, or the future possibilities such as drone swarms, urban air mobility, and AI-enabled operations, this index provides a comprehensive overview of what drones mean today and where they are headed.
Australian Drones News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Carbonix wins drone certification for Surat Basin ops
The approval opens the way for repeatable long-range drone inspections across Queensland's Surat Basin, cutting costs and risk for energy operators.
SkyKelpie trials autonomous cattle mustering in Queensland
The Queensland trials suggest drone herding could ease labour pressures on remote cattle stations, while keeping stockmen central to the task.
Deteqt raises AUD $5 million to build quantum magnetometer
The seed cash will help the Sydney start-up target GPS-free defence navigation with a chip-scale sensor for drones, robots and vehicles.
MCA Sydney launches 'Vision Machines' series on AI art
MCA Sydney unveils Vision Machines, a three-night series probing how AI-driven machine vision is transforming art, power and daily life.
DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026
DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.
Australian drone breakthrough enables fourfold heavier payloads
Australian firm Freespace Operations unveils a drone system that lets multiple drones carry 100kg together, quadrupling single drone payloads.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Drones
Global handheld smart camera shipments jump 83% in 2025
Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power
Forrester maps ten edge & IoT trends set to shape 2025
China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing
Earth intelligence market to surpass USD $4.2 billion by 2030
Recent Drones News
Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters
Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.
Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience
Aerologix joins National Security Tech Alliance to advance Australia's tech resilience, focusing on drones, AI, and national defence innovation.
DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech
DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.
Sphere Drones delivers HubX unit to Aptella, marking advancement in drone tech
Sphere Drones has successfully delivered the innovative HubX unit to Aptella, enhancing automated drone capabilities across various sectors in Australia.
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.
Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia
Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems to bolster drone operations and training in Australia, enhancing capabilities across various sectors.
Black Sky Industries launches with new headquarters in Queensland
Black Sky Industries launches in Australia with a multi-million dollar HQ in Logan, Queensland, aiming to boost local defence capabilities and job creation.
Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech
Aquila clinches AUD $2 million in follow-on funding led by Alua Group to accelerate Lightway Sentry's development.
How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Australian CEOs support Ed Husic's tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.
Carbonix founder questions government support for innovation
Dario Valenza, founder of Carbonix, criticises the Australian government's sluggish support for tech innovation, citing delayed grants and inconsistent policies.
Elsight's Halo system boosts Australian drone delivery potential
Elsight's Halo technology, facilitating multiple drone flights by a single pilot, become crucial for Australia's expanding drone delivery services and impending aerial taxis, with substantial growth predicted over the next two decades.
Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial
Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.
Historic drone flight secures South Australia's power supply reliability
Australian drone firm Carbonix and SA Power Networks have successfully flown a drone beyond visual line of sight to inspect 150km of power lines in South Australia.
Elsight's Halo to aid Australia's drone boom, says new report
Elsight's Halo communications system is set to be crucial in managing Australia's anticipated surge in drone air traffic, from 1.5m to 60m flights by 2043, says a Scyne Advisory report.
Gaze into tech's crystal ball: Futurist Shara Evans talks security
We spoke to world-leading futurist Shara Evans about upcoming technologies, evolution and the implications for cyber security.
DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users
Operators on disconnected networks can now install upgrades via removable media, reducing reliance on remote support for counter-drone systems.
DroneShield warns airports lack counter-drone plans
Seven in 10 respondents reported detection gaps, as a survey found many airports and operators still lack a formal counter-drone plan.
Wise Up PR wins SPARC AI defence communications brief
The appointment gives SPARC AI a specialist push as it seeks wider adoption of its GPS-denied drone software among defence buyers and OEMs.
DroneShield, Defenture team up on mobile counter-UAS
Military buyers want mobile drone defences as the new tie-up aims to protect moving units from increasingly common UAS threats.
DroneShield makes first Europe-built counter-drone unit
Europe's push for sovereign defence supply chains is opening new orders for DroneShield as it begins local production for allied customers.