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Benefits and use cases for drones

Drones are delivering economic, social and environmental benefits across a variety of use cases in Australia.

Drones are widely applicable to a range of industries. The uptake of drone technology is increasing as businesses realise its potential for economic, social and environmental benefits.

Read more about the benefits of drone uptake for Australia

In April 2023, the department released a research report, delivered in partnership with iMOVE and the University of South Australia, investigating the benefits and challenges of increased drone uptake in Australia. The report identifies a number of industries that could greatly benefit from increased drone use, including emergency relief and disaster management, security services, freight, agriculture, last-mile deliveries, recreation and entertainment.
Read the report here