The Australian Defence Force would quickly begin using locally made surveillance drones under an Albanese government push to make the nation’s military less dependent on cheap imported technology from China. The government’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), a new agency created to spur innovation in the defence sector, has sought advice from Australian companies and...Read More

Carbonix has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Vantara, a global specialist in providing intelligent data platforms, infrastructure systems and digital expertise. With Hitachi Vantara taking delivery of a Volanti – Carbonix’s advanced all-electric fixed-wing uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) – earlier this week, the strategic partnership aims to leverage its capabilities to provide...Read More

Carbonix has completed the first test flight for the company in Michigan. The fixed-wing ‘Volanti’ device is being deployed under a landmark agricultural program to use sensors in the air to predict crop yields on the ground. The drone, piloted by consultants ArgenTech, is working towards being flown ‘beyond visual line of sight’ (BVLoS) of the...Read More

Commentarty attributed to Carbonix CEO, Philip van der Burg following CASA change to Drone licence exam. Carbonix welcomes the introduction of CASA’s new BVLOS OCTA exam. We see this as a really significant turning point for the drone industry as a whole which will also further position Australia as a leader in drone innovation. It...Read More

Carbonix is proud to announce its recent achievement of the Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) certification. The BARS certification is an internationally recognized program that provides a standard for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operators to assist in the risk-based management, ensuring rigorous oversight of contracted RPAS operating activities. The certification is a critical component...Read More

Sydney-based drone developer Carbonix has struck a partnership with New Hampshire-based ArgenTech Solutions in a move that will drive the company’s ambitious expansion into the US defence sector. The US company will provide services such as flight operations, maintenance and pilot training using Carbonix’s new generation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The partnership comes on the...Read More

Quickstep Holdings (ASX:QHL) has signed its second major drone contract with Carbonix, inking a new $2.3 million deal that will see the leading Australian drone manufacturer triple its production over the next year. Under the 12-month contract, Quickstep will produce 40 of Carbonix’s latest long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) over the next 12 months, using its...Read More

Carbonix is honoured to have won the CORE Hot 30 ‘Innovator of the Year Award 2023’. Thanks to our entire team for their hard work and devotion. Watch CEO Philip van der Burg’s reaction to winning the award here: https://www.coreinnovationhot30.com.au/carbonix?utm_content=242046754&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-17773999Read More

Carbonix and GPC Electronics Group have entered into a manufacturing contract, which will see GPC contribute avionics, design and testing input for Carbonix’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs.)   The two Sydney-based companies made the announcement on Thursday morning, calling it “a significant step forward for the sovereign capability of the Australian drone industry” and assisting Carbonix...Read More

Carbonix, has obtained BVLOS approval in Riverstone, Greater Sydney, using our Australian-built VTOL/fixed wing aircraft in the 25 kg category. The approval from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is one of the first given to a long-range aerial data capture aircraft, paving the way for us to complete BVLOS testing and missions with sophisticated...Read More