Partner Network
The drone industry is evolving rapidly. New technologies seem to be appearing on an almost daily basis. These new technologies are being applied to solve existing problems in new or more efficient ways, and are also creating brand new applications. But unfortunately, leading edge technology is initially extremely expensive, and the availability of appropriately skilled people to service these new technologies is initially very limited.
No single person, and no single company, no matter how big, can keep up with the leading edge of this technology tidalwave, on all its myriad of fronts. That is why Commercial Drone Services (CDS) is a strong and passionate believer in the value of its partner network.
Many companies pay lip service to the idea of partnering with other companies. We live and breathe it as our mantra! We firmly believe that there has never been a better example of “the sum of the parts is bigger than the individual pieces”.
CDS’s approach has always been to seek out the “Best of Breed” who is leading a particular area(s), or niche(s), in the marketplace. They are the undisputed expert in their field. We then partner with them, and will either work with them, or happily direct any appropriate work their way, as they do for us.
We also swap ideas and resources amongst ourselves, on the basis of a high degree of mutual trust and respect. This approach also gives us a much better geographic presence across Australia, than trying to thinly spread your own scarce and expensive resources across a large area.
We employ a high degree of screening for initially becoming a partner with us, and continue compliance checks on a periodic basis to ensure the standards are being kept. This gives you peace of mind that you are getting the best person / company / resources for the job.
Partners
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Companies / Organisations
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Monash University Drone Discovery Platform. Drone program setup specifically to assist researchers with their scientific R&D efforts. At the leading edge of all things drone and sensor-related. I am working closely with the Monash Uni Drone Discovery Platform in my consulting role with ASEV, see Case Studies. Based in Melbourne.
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Singleton Engineering Pty Ltd (trading as UAV Operations) was founded with the aim of addressing the issue of neglected farming areas due to limited access and hazardous conditions. With the help of suitable drone technology and specialist knowledge, many areas can be rehabilitated, leading to significantly increased productivity. With a long background in Engineering and Agriculture, UAV Operations provides accurate and relevant reporting, to help suggest the most effective solution. Based in Gippsland, VIC.
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Surveying, Mapping, and Spatial integration experts. Specialising in the mining sector. Frequent blogger on Facebook and LinkedIn. Insight UAS are also dealers of Pix4Dmapper and Global Mapper software products, they also provide training services on these products. I occasionally refer to them for questions I have on these products, and on the mining sector in particular. Based in Perth.
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Sun Data Solutions Pty Ltd (trading as Yarra Drones) provides back-end data processing services, for the production of photogrammetry-derived 2D and 3D modelling of RGB and LiDAR data. Bentley Context Capture and AgiSoft Metashape are currently offered as processing software options. A choice of various Australian-based data centres is available for customers to house their data, in order to satisfy any data sovereignty concerns that customers may have.
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Creative Illusion is a media company, specialising in film and television production. Headed by Cody Richardson, who has extensive industry experience. Cody also has extensive experience in still photography, news broadcasts, and livestreaming. Equipment includes professional Sony Venice 6k and Super 35mm video cameras, DJI drones, Dejero and LiveU equipment for livestreaming, and Blackmagic for switching feeds. Based on the Gold Coast.
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Unmanned Aeronautic Systems & Automation (UASA) is a manufacturer and service provider of custom aerial platforms and remote sensors. They employ custom designed and built platforms including helicopters, hybrid multirotors and fixed wings, in tandem with custom designed and built payloads including HD RGB and hyperspectral cameras, to provide exploration, environmental and consulting services. Further, in tandem with their specialist airborne magnetic survey division AirGeoX, they use their custom designed and built magnetometer for surveys of minerals, oil and gas. The founder of AirGeoX is also a qualified geophysicist. Based in Brisbane, with a presence in WA.
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Queensland Solar Care provide drone-based thermal inspection and cleaning services of solar panels, for commercial and residential clients. Have Level 1 Thermographers on-staff. Own multiple Zenmuse XT2 thermal cameras. Owner (Greg Malic) has RePL and ReOC, is a former Commercial Pilot with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), which is the highest level of certification an airline pilot can achieve. Extremely knowledgeable in all things related to aviation and thermography. Based in Brisbane.
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Individuals
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Kirby Glass. Ex-fighter pilot in US & Australian Air Force, flew Lear jets in commercial life, currently working for Royal Flying Doctor Service. Has IREX and RePL. Based in Perth.
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Sam Hoffmann. Currently working as Chief Remote Pilot and Travelling Technician for Vestas Wind Technology Australia. Has RePL. See also Vestas case study. Based in Western Victoria.
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Darren Stone. Currently working as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Darren also has a submersible drone for use in underwater operations. Has RePL & ReOC. Based in Brisbane.
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