Australia
Hire a drone pilot in Australia
UAVsForHire connects Australian buyers with CASA-licensed commercial RPAS operators for roof and façade inspections, surveying, LiDAR, mapping, thermal imaging, solar and wind inspections, real estate media, construction monitoring and agricultural drone work.
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Popular drone services in Australia
Buyer use cases
What buyers in Australia hire drone operators for
- Roof and building condition inspections
- Construction site progress monitoring and volumetrics
- Real estate and property marketing media
- Topographic surveys and earthworks measurement
- Solar PV and wind turbine inspections
- Thermal imaging of buildings, plant and infrastructure
- Insurance claims and post-incident assessments
- Agricultural crop scouting and spray planning
Pricing guide
Typical drone hire pricing in Australia (AUD)
Indicative ranges only. Actual quotes depend on site, deliverables, certifications required and turnaround.
| Residential roof inspection | A$150–A$500 |
| Commercial roof or façade inspection | A$400–A$2,000 |
| Aerial photography (half-day) | A$400–A$1,200 |
| Aerial video shoot (full-day, edited) | A$1,000–A$5,000 |
| Topographic drone survey (small site) | A$800–A$2,500 |
| LiDAR survey | A$2,000–A$10,000 |
| Thermal inspection (solar / building) | A$500–A$3,000 |
See our guide on how much it costs to hire a drone pilot for a fuller breakdown.
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Drone regulation in Australia
Commercial UAV work in Australia is regulated by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority).
- CASA requires a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) and an operator's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (ReOC) for most commercial drone work.
- Sub-2kg commercial operations can use the excluded category with notification but face stricter operational limits.
- Operators must respect controlled airspace, restricted areas and 5.5km exclusion zones around controlled aerodromes.
Drone regulations vary by country and project type. Buyers should confirm that the operator is appropriately authorised, insured and able to complete the type of flight required.
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