Partnership listings

AAUNO engages in the research and development in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous System and Blockchain.

Seeking collaboration, support and/or partnership on developing autonomous systems or digital platforms that require specialist application of artificial intelligence as well as research these roles to support the community.

We are looking for people in the aviation industry :

• Aeronautical Engineers, licensed by CASA to design and certify
• Structural Engineer, with experience in aeroplane
• Manufacturers of carbon fibre lattice tube
• Mylar Fabricators, Sailmakers
• Fuel Cell
• Manufacturers with design expertise
• Propeller Manufacturers/Repairer
• Aviation Software

Looking to support and/or partner with organisations developing emerging aviation technology that require specialist engineering design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly and testing capability focussed on advanced composite materials and structures.

Advanced Propulsion Technologies Pty Ltd engages in the research and development of more performing and environmentally friendly machineries for transport applications including aviation and may thus contribute to the definition of novel products for the mobility industry. We are specialized in hydrogen propulsion, both combustion engines and fuel cell electric. Specifically, we have experience in hybrid electric propeller propulsion, with battery and fuel tank onboard energy storage, and production of electricity on board by fuel cells or combustion engine and generator, for use in UAV/UAM and small aircrafts fuelled with hydrogen or hydrogen-derived e-fuels. We also have experience in hydrogen and hydrogen-derived e-fuels combustion engines for commercial turboprop and turbofan jetliners. Finally, we may also help with the study of hypersonic propulsion by hydrogen unified turbine-based combined cycle ram/scramjet engines moving towards hypersonic commercial aviation.

The Aerostructures Innovation Research (AIR) Hub is dedicated to aerospace industry, current and emerging, collaborative development partnerships. The AIR Hub provides expertise in:

(1) Advanced composite materials for aerospace applications – design, manufacture and testing;

(2) Advanced manufacturing for aerospace supply chain:

(3) Digitalisation including CAD, CAM, industry 4.0 and digital twinning: and

(4) Advanced air operations for flight trialling, instrumentation, test and integration.

Airservices Australia provides safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible services to the aviation industry and community. This includes both aerospace services and aviation rescue firefighting services (ARFFS).

The aviation industry is evolving quickly, and we are evolving with it. Through our Innovation Hub, our Strategic Innovation and Alliances team is focused on sourcing innovative solutions that align with our strategy and solve our key Enterprise Risks. With this in mind, we are eager to partner with emerging aviation technology businesses to make our services faster, more efficient and more valuable for all airspace users. Please feel free to reach out to our team.

Looking for a Broad Acre Farming Enterprise looking at utilization of UAV’s for monitoring and selective application of chemicals.

Seeking Organic Farm or Organic farming community interested in exploring the use or UAV technology into organic farming enterprise.

ANRA offers its CASA verified Safety App, SORA automation technology, airspace management, integrated operations picture, multi-model/UxS, remote ID, and mission management solutions for partners that wish to collaborate on complex BVLOS operations.

Australian Aircraft Kits (AAK) specialises in advanced VSTOL (Very Short Take-Off and Landing) uncrewed aircraft, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions encompassing design, development, testing, manufacturing, maintenance, and compliance with certification and regulatory standards. With over 22 years of experience, AAK provides aircraft across certified, experimental, and kit sectors with some airframes passing 5,000 hours of field operations.

AAK excels in delivering custom-built solutions tailored to specific operational requirements. The company boasts extensive expertise in airframe and landing gear design, propulsion and propeller design and integration, powertrain systems, avionics, autonomous and remote control airframe integrations and aerodynamics optimised for ultra-slow and high-payload flight, integration of aerial towing requirements, flight and field testing, aerial seeding agricultural, aerial management of livestock and rodent control.

AAK is seeking collaboration across multiple domains, including:

• urban air mobility;
• development of remote aerial cargo operations with mission loads exceeding 400kg;
• testing and integration of new alternative propulsion systems in existing and new development airframes;
• aerial management of large and remote areas;
• the development of cost-effective aerial fire-fighting platforms, and;
• agricultural challenges such as aerial weed control and biosecurity risks associated with grazing country and others.

Professional drone operations business looking to support industry with operational trails. Offices and full-time staff throughout Australia and experience in UTM trials, fixed-wing, multi-rotor and powered lift.

A regional company looking to collaborate with interested partners who might require either a larger UAV platform or our assistance with opportunities within the sector.

From technology selection to application, training and implementation, C3 Drones & Robotics customise solutions for advanced RPAS and BVLOS operations. A complete package from C3 sets you up with your regulatory approvals and applications, deployed drone hardware and software access. Working across multiple industries such as mining, security, construction, agriculture and utilities, we work closely with leading names in the RPAS and robotics industries, as well as software developers, regulatory consultation teams, and various Federal Aviation Authorities across the globe.

We are a remote beef cattle farming enterprise located in the Victorian High Country - 15 minutes south of Dargo.

We have been using DJI drones to muster and move cattle for some years. We would be interested in utilising drones for other Agricultural tasks such as stock surveillance (particularly during calving), pest animal counts, weed control, crop maintenance and mapping. Should any EATP participants require a real world field testing partner, we encourage you to make contact.

We are interested in exploring potential partnerships with indigenous communities in and around the Cairns, QLD region and/or in Victoria.  We are looking for a cattle farm which is located on indigenous land or surrounded by an indigenous community.  We would really like to include indigenous partners on our project proposal (a Drones based cattle management solution for remote Australian communities).  We seek indigenous community leaders or representatives, ideally (but not limited to) the FNQ region.

Clipper Aeronautics is a small team of Aerospace engineers with extensive experience operating within the CASA and DASA (Defence) regulatory environments in aviation design, repair, maintenance, sustainment, and operations. Utilising their expertise in the development of complex air and space systems, the team seeks to design, build and fly an AAM concept demonstrator. We seek partners that can take on portions of design or manufacturing work that would integrate with our own development effort. Areas for potential collaboration include the development of bespoke electronics systems, composite manufacturing, and test equipment/rig design.

Seeking collaborators interested in urban air mobility/traffic simulation (or digital twinning for urban air mobility).

Department 13 operates drones commercially beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) across Australia from our remote operations centre in Canberra, and we are searching for partners in remote and indigenous communities who would be willing to partner on this project to deliver critical supplies. We have expertise in navigating CASA BVLOS regulations and developing hardware and software solutions that pertain to drone technologies.

Electro.Aero develop and manufacture SAE International AS6968 standardized aircraft chargers and SmartHangar sustainable energy management systems for airports and vertiports. Looking to collaborate with any airframers, operators or sites and can provide comprehensive feasibility studies of SmartHangar charging needs and solutions to supplement any existing limited grid connection.

In 2017 we moved to Australia with our drone workshop. We are currently working in collaboration with Mining3, CSIRO, and the University of Queensland to produce drones and many other composites items.

Focusing on modifying and designing new concept of drones for many applications, including methane gas detection for mining, 3D mapping, surveillance, and many other applications.

We are planning to produce low-orbit satellite fleet of drones, to cover centre of Australia with internet and mobile phone, by using drones that could fly for months with the need of landing or maintenance using advanced solar photovoltaic cell technology, and hydrogen fuel cells, for long range and duration.

Rescue amphibious drones, that could rescue at sea for long range and rough sea conditions. And can land on water and fly for long distances.

Flight technologies specializes in providing custom development, aircraft integration and payload design.

We have worked with a range of systems including DJI, DJI AG, Autopilot, PX4, and MicroPilot.

Our services including consulting, 3D CAD design, manufacturing, electronic design and software implementation. Providing companies a one stop shop to help bring their drone dreams to market.

FlyFreely is seeking to assist project leads that may require access to a Drone Management Platform to help manage all aspects of their operations, compliance and fleet over the life of the EATP and beyond. We are also open to developing any new capability your project may require to help automate any operational or compliance challenges. We also have a full API available for integration.

Based in Brisbane, FlyFreely is a CASA verified drone safety app, providing full Part 101 MOS record keeping compliance and partner to one of the teams working on the FIMS prototype.

Looking to partner with businesses looking for opportunities in the Far North Queensland community.

Seeking to explore over water navigation, application of regional air mobility solutions in remote areas and potentially IFR operations.

Greenbird welcomes expressions of interest from organisations seeking to join a collaborative and industry led approach to AAM ecosystem development within Australia.

Hover UAVs bring strength in developing regulatory approvals, first-of-type manuals and procedures. We also love to connect to final end-users and case studies. Looking to collaborate with projects that we will be able to assist bring their project to life.

High altitude airspace integration (ETM) / stratospheric operations FL60 and above.

At Kea Aerospace we are developing a solar powered high altitude platform station for long endurance remote sensing applications from the stratosphere.

We are aiming to deploy RGB, multispectral and synthetic aperture radar payloads for an array of applications. Identified early applications include digital farming, forestry, maritime domain awareness, fire detection and monitoring, and disaster management and response. 

We are looking to partner with organisations to build capability initially over rural and maritime Australia. Please do not hesitate to get in touch and we'll be happy to provide more information.

Marine Wellness has extensive experience in developing and building cutting-edge AI-based systems that perform a variety of tasks using autonomous drones. We are open to collaborations in designing and building bespoke systems for executing missions across various fields.

We are seeking partners to participate in a trial of our communication and data exchange system. This will allow us to demonstrate the intricacies of end-to-end processes, ensuring successful and trustworthy AAM operations. Metrops is a new system that integrates air and ground-based infrastructure for the transportation of people and cargo, particularly in crowded urban areas. 

To achieve this goal, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the entire environment, including all stakeholders involved. Metrops is a data integration and collaboration tool facilitating Contracts Management, Operations Management, and Governance, providing crucial visibility necessary for the success of AAM in cities and the industry as a whole.

We are seeking a regional partner with a need for improved aircraft efficiency, range, endurance or payload capacity. MicroTau would like to collaborate on flight testing an applied surface film proven to reduce drag, to the benefit of the partner organisation.

The MDDP is seeking to partner with leading organisations looking to expand their capability in all 5 Focus areas.

The core capability of the platform is the manufacture, testing, and deployment of bespoke drone technologies including VTOL delivery spec aircraft and payload delivery technologies.

OneSky is a global UAS Traffic Management (UTM) company developing airspace assessment, operations, and traffic management solutions for the aviation industry. We are looking to partner with uncrewed aviation stakeholders including vehicle manufacturers, operators, infrastructure/vertiport providers, airspace service providers and airspace regulators to enable complex BVLOS UAS and eVTOL/AAM flight trials, operations and integrations to advance the emerging aviation technology sector.

Outline is a specialist aerial surveying and data processing organisation with a mission to expand the value for the GIS sector for our customers and the next generation. We openly seek to collaborate with partner organisations and individuals which share this pursuit or have similar goals.

Our business has typically addressed a market different (ie larger scale) and therefore we see the that emerging drone technology has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and safety of aerial survey. For example, through minimising operational costs and eliminating the need for human pilots in hazardous conditions. We would be welcome to discuss how complimentary offerings and shared R&D, could provide customers with flexibility in accessing diverse terrains, improving data quality with high-resolution sensors, as well as, real-time monitoring capabilities to deliver timely and sophisticated survey solutions.

We are experts in the application of rotary wing, vertical take-off RPA for long endurance and heavy lift operations. Our current maximum capabilities are a 34kg payload, a cruise speed of 65 kts and 6 hours maximum endurance.

We are seeking partnerships to utilise our already established capabilities for future and emerging applications.

Seeking for partners in the Government and private sector to launch our Electric Cargo and Agriculture Airplanes in Australia.

RDA Perth are currently seeking to have exploratory discussions with key industry stakeholders (Aviation manufacturers, Airports, Safety Authorities, Airlines, Aviation Defence Industries, Autonomous Flight Experts in R&D, and Universities) with a view to create Western Australia's Drone Hub.

Collaboration sought in relation to emergency services, public safety, environment, BVLOS, UTM, artificial intelligence and drone technology integration.

Sensorem is a premier provider of drone and remote sensing solutions, headquartered in Western Australia with operations spanning the country. We specialise in integrating advanced technologies and driving digital transformation through cutting-edge drone systems and software platforms.

Founded in 2013, Sensorem has established a track record of success in delivering large-scale, complex asset inspections across diverse industries, including resources, utilities, and telecommunications. As Australia's leading telecommunications inspection provider, Sensorem has completed over 7,000 tower inspections since 2020 for major clients, including Amplitel (Telstra) and Indara. We are also engaged in a multi-year contract with Rio Tinto, overseeing inspections of all telecommunications assets across the Pilbara region.

Sensorem has developed a globally unique Drone in a Box (DiaB) solution, SensHub, which integrates the latest DJI Dock technology with custom communication systems, Starlink connectivity, CCTV, and AI-driven software. With the largest fleet of operational DJI Dock units worldwide, Sensorem leads the market in autonomous and remote drone deployments. In 2023, Sensorem established a CASA-certified, advanced Remote Operations Centre (ROC), enabling 24/7 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) remote drone operations. This capability provides unmatched reliability and efficiency for asset monitoring, inspections, and emergency response.

Beyond asset inspection and remote operations, Sensorem offers a suite of high-precision survey services, including terrestrial laser scanning, underground SLAM LiDAR mapping, and magnetometer surveys for mining exploration. Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures reliable, actionable data to support our clients' decision-making and operational excellence.

Collaborate on bids for the EATP grant utilising our landing sites.

Spacesium is a software company that specialises in developing web-based online spatial data analytics for 3D drone data. We build the next generation of management systems for surveying equipment and data analysis. Our disruptive vision takes surveying to the next level with high quality 3D tools, real-time data processing, and interactive maps with real-time analytics.

Our services include:

• 3D online world globe platform with Interoperability tools
• Co-develop or develop applications for decision mapping tools
• Spatial Analysis and mapping
• Automation with custom software development API integrations

Our philosophy is to build software for companies that strive to take the new challenge to innovate and change. At Spacesium, our mission is to make this happen.

Sphere Drones is a leading Australian-based drone technology company, specializing in the development and operation of unmanned aerial systems. The company was founded in 2012 and has since been at the forefront of drone technology, working with clients across various industries, including agriculture, mining, security, and construction.

Sphere Drones provides end-to-end solutions, including the design, development, manufacturing, and deployment of drone systems. The company's offerings range from off-the-shelf drones to custom-built solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of individual clients.
The company's expertise also extends to the training and certification of drone pilots, offering training courses accredited by CASA. Additionally, Sphere Drones operates a Remote Operations Centre (ROC), which allows clients to outsource BVLOS operations of automated dock systems to a team of highly skilled pilots.

Sphere Drones is committed to advancing the drone industry, investing heavily in research and development to continually improve the capabilities and functionality of its products and services. With a focus on innovation, quality, and safety, Sphere Drones has become a trusted partner for clients seeking to leverage the benefits of drone technology in their operations.

StevTech is an agricultural drone company that has been in operation since 2016 and offers the following services:

• Computer vision services
• Weed and species detection
• Vegetation surveys
• Drone docking station
• Qualified and experienced drone pilots

TSBE is an independent, member-driven economic development organisation actively linking our business community to opportunities across the Toowoomba, Western Downs, Maranoa and surrounding areas. We’re committed to ensuring that our local business community will innovate, adapt and prosper and we take pride in encouraging major investment in emerging industries. To ensure our region continues to diversify and grow sustainably TSBE has identified the need for investment in activities that foster the regions overall capabilities in onshore manufacturing, data systems, controlled flight testing and manned UAV control rooms. With an extensive defence and aerospace ecosystem in Toowoomba, TSBE is currently working with national and international companies to grow the emerging industries capabilities and welcomes the opportunity to further discuss with any company looking to grow their presence in Toowoomba’s aerospace sector.

Transport for NSW is the state government’s transport agency in New South Wales. Transport for NSW leads the development of safe, integrated and efficient transport systems for the people of NSW.

Transport for NSW welcomes expressions of interests from organisations looking at exploring the use of emerging aviation technology for freight and passenger services in NSW.

We encourage anyone considering these use cases to reach out so we can understand how we can support your proposal.

We have numerous funded and potential student projects monitoring Australia’s farmed and natural ecosystems, including rivers and water bodies across NSW. We are open to collaborative partnerships and work closely with HyVista Corporation (Airborne Hyperspectral) and Yamaha Australia’s Sky Aerial Systems teams. Get in touch if you are seeking collaborators, have a research challenge we could help you solve. We specialize in Hyperspectral Imaging Spectroscopy of Vegetation and Water Quality and Ecology. UNE also has teams of pilots across most all of our disciplines, and we can help you connect with them. Active research areas being Precision Agriculture, Geology and Archaeology.

Councils and airports that are interested in exploring infrastructure and regional integration requirements for drone taxi, electric and hydrogen flight.

Find industry/academic partner to collaborate on this project

Our research group is interested to collaborate with industry partners on drone-based service delivery.  Our research work focuses on using drones as an efficient, ubiquitous, and green alternative for service delivery in a skyway network in highly constrained environments (no-fly zones, obstacles, weather, drone failures, etc).  We have developed proof-of-concept prototypes in our Drones Lab at the University of Sydney.

SMART Infrastructure Facility at the University of Wollongong provides research expertise and relevant project experience to support broad applications of drones to logistics, supply chain and digital farming, with the aid of smart charging strategy and cooperative operation between ground vehicles and drones.

We seek partners to test remotely piloted DJI UAVs BVLOS for Agriculture, Infrastructure applications. Applications may include a remote command/operations centre and/or connected drone recharge base(s) in the field

UXMachines Pty Ltd is based in Perth, WA and provides software development services for [autonomous] unmanned aerial vehicles. We are providing/partnering for developing customised software solutions for data analytics, air mobility, data workflows, image processing, autonomy, and AI/ML related to any aspect of operating drones. We are also seeking partners for further developing our AEROphoria mission planning software. We are also fully licensed ReOC. Touch base with us and drop us an email.

We are also looking forward to collaborating with academic partners.

Valqari provides a drone agnostic, handsfree, automated, safe and secure delivery drone loading and unloading system. We can connect to any vertically landing drone (VTOL or Multicopter), and provide a completely touchless transfer system. We enable deliveries 24/7/365, increasing accessibility, and limiting risk.

US based, with Aus. patent and keen to get into the Australian market. If you have a delivery program, but are challenged by accessibility issues, and your customers can use a mailbox, then we'll fit.

Seeking collaboration and partnership on digital farming / precision agriculture through drones and artificial intelligence as well as research on the role of drones to support remote indigenous communities.

The ability and desire to assist with such a program where possible.

WSP offer noise consultancy to collaborators working with UA. We have industry experience with UA, specifically with noise monitoring, predictive modelling and policy interpretation.

Yarra Drones is one of few providers of CASA verified Drone safety web app https://fly.ylobe.com; listed on CASA website. Hundreds of drone pilots use our web app every day across Australia to plan their RPA operations. Our current platform focuses on airspace validation however we are in process of developing automated flight planning and operations management layers on our existing platform. We are seeking collaboration with companies who have or are developing RPA (Drone) platforms, however scoring low on an integrated software platform to manage advanced mobility operations for purpose or EATP round 2 grant. We are a ReOC ourselves and have close to 5 years of experience in RPA operations in Australia and well complemented by our software development capabilities. 

Zircon Aviation is dedicated to creating a bespoke VTOL wildfire suppression aircraft “Zircon Firefly” As we seek investment, we are actively seeking collaboration with organizations possessing diverse technical expertise in the aviation sector. Our most recent partnership with JCU Innovations Lab focuses on enhancing the AI component of our aircraft. We aim to revolutionize wildfire management through our bespoke innovation and strategic alliances.