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A Current Affair Goes Behind the Scenes with Carbonix

Carbonix recently welcomed Deborah Knight and the A Current Affair team from nine.com.au to see the world’s first CASA SAIL III-certified RPAS in action, and to meet the team behind the technology. The story showcased Carbonix’s landmark certification, UAV capabilities and the people driving this innovation. The segment offers a rare look inside Carbonix’s operations, […]

Beyond Certification: What SAIL III Means for Australians on the Ground

Carbonix’s landmark SAIL III certification is a launchpad for missions that keep people safer. With the pathway to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations at scale now open, Carbonix’s long-range drones can make a real difference. In their primary focus area of critical infrastructure surveying, they can now replace helicopters and small planes at scale. […]

On Air: Carbonix Talks SAIL III and the Future of Shark Surveillance

Fresh off securing Australia’s first SAIL III drone certification, Carbonix CEO and Founder Dario Valenza joined Trent Nikolic on 2GB’s Mornings (filling in for Mark Levy) on 6 July to unpack what the milestone means for the future of autonomous aviation in Australia. “As the first drone company to achieve this certification, it’s an important […]

National Paper Covers World-First SAIL III Regulatory Milestone

The Daily Telegraph ran a feature about Carbonix securing Safety Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III certification. Working closely with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Carbonix was able to prove a level of engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and operational maturity that unlocks long-range remote Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations across complex environments. Founder and […]

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 […]