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Carbonix’s Volanti Drone Secures Nationwide BVLOS Waiver for US Operations with ArgenTech Solutions

We’re proud to announce a significant milestone, with our Volanti UAV being granted a nationwide waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in uncontrolled airspace across the United States. The Volanti is Carbonix’s fully electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone. It is known for its versatility, precision and extended flight capabilities and […]

Carbonix, Toll partner for drone training

Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems in a drone training agreement which will see Toll become the primary training organisation for Carbonix drones in Australia. “We are delighted to form a partnership with Toll Uncrewed Systems, whose expertise in training and operations will broaden our own future growth and development,” said Carbonix‘ CEO, Philip van […]

Carbonix, Toll partner for drone training

Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems in a drone training agreement which will see Toll become the primary training organisation for Carbonix drones in Australia. “We are delighted to form a partnership with Toll Uncrewed Systems, whose expertise in training and operations will broaden our own future growth and development,” said Carbonix‘ CEO, Philip van […]

Advanced drone technology assists bushfire preparations

Transgrid has launched an innovative trial of advanced drone technology to inspect its high-voltage transmission network in NSW and the ACT to help keep local communities safe from bushfires. Transgrid executive general manager of delivery Jennifer Hughes said, “We take preparation for bushfire season very seriously and the safety of our people, landowners and communities is […]

Carbonix partners with Transgrid to revolutionise bushfire safety

As bushfires continue to threaten critical infrastructure, safe, innovative solutions are more essential than ever. That’s why we’ve partnered with Transgrid to revolutionise bushfire safety, disaster preparedness, and response efforts using our long-range, hybrid UAV. By deploying long range drones, we’re reducing human risk and enabling faster, more accurate inspections across the their network. Our […]

Cutting Edge Australian Drone Tech Deployed in Canada to Detect Hidden Wildfire Hotspots

Quebec’s firefighters are leveraging advanced technology from leading Australian drone company Carbonix to combat a devastating bushfire season. The 2024 bushfire season is set to rival the severity of 2023, Canada’s most intense on record. Last year, an astounding 45.7 million acres were scorched – an area twice the size of Portugal and triple the […]

Carbonix lead Australian-first, CASA-approved BVLOS flight performing over 150km of powerline inspections in South Australia

Carbonix and South Australian Power Networks (SAPN) have been working together to push the limits of what’s possible for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UASs) on long-range flights. Their 18-month partnership culminated in a recent Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)-approved Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) mission to inspect over 150km of powerlines in one hop – […]

Carbonix partnership with RIEGL and Phase One results in successful integration of first-of-its-kind dual payload fixed-wing VTOL

Carbonix has taken another step towards advancing remote sensing technology and geospatial data collection thanks to our latest partnership with RIEGL and Phase One. The three innovative companies have come together to successfully integrate RIEGL’s VUX-120 LiDAR sensor and Phase One’s iXM 100 medium-format camera on Carbonix’s Ottano fixed-wing VTOL aircraft, delivering the first-of-its-kind dual-payload […]

Skyports and Carbonix partnership program leading Australian BVLOS innovation

Australia has emerged as a global hub for drone innovation, with beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations taking center stage. Leading this revolution is Matt Sturdy, a remote pilot at the forefront of long-range operations for the Skyport Drone Services and Carbonix partnership program. Working in collaboration with Carbonix, Matt is able to operate a variety […]