Drone Photography Melbourne | UAV Aerial Roof Inspection

Inspection Services

Our controllers and camera operators are some of the most sought after professionals in Australia. They operate drones in dirty, dark and dangerous places to provide the data you need to keep your plant online.

Thermal Imaging

We boast the most advanced thermal imaging system on a drone. Providing high-res digital imagery and full radiometric data. The perfect solution for safe, low cost inspection of solar cells, leaks and insulation problems.

mapping and Agriculture

For high-resolution orthomosaics, volumetric data, digital elevation models, vegetation indexes for crop management, we have the latest multi-spectrum cameras. The right systems and right experience.

Photo / Video

A simple snap or a full cinematography crew. Wild footage or full broadcast production. We’re known for delivering top quality aerial images – every time. If you’re on a budget or need help on short notice, we’ll come up with a plan.

WE’VE COMBINED OUR EXPERIENCE IN AVIATION AND ROBOTICS WITH EMERGING SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES SO THAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE AN EXCEPTIONAL RESULT.

sensors and cameras
From GoPro to Red Epic, from thermal imaging to multi-spectural, we will help you choose the most appropriate cameras and sensors - or we'll lift yours.
aviation and robotics
We'll custom configure a multi-rotor or fixed-wing with the sensors your jobs need. Its important to start with the right equipment. That's where we come in
analysis
Our post processing and analytics can transform aerial data into: • 3D models • Digital Elevation Model (DEM) • Digital Terrain Model (DTM) • Vegetation indexes • Custom indexes (false colours)
processing
Our post-processing staff, methodologies and solutions will clean, analyse and present your data in a format that can be understood and acted upon straight away.

Our Values

Safety – It’s our priority, all of the time – for our clients and our team.
Integrity – We stand by what we say. We will be open, sincere, ethical.
Entrepreneurship – We will embrace new ideas and foster innovation.

our approach to safety and risk

We pride ourselves on our focus to safety. All our team undergo training that fine-tunes their ability to identify risk early and operate in a safe manner. We believe it’s what makes Uaviation different.

Replace the need for manned aircraft, saffolding, rope-access crews, jibs and booms.
Less Occupational Health & Safety issues
Reduce the need for workers to be placed in dirty, dark and potentially dangerous locations

Save time and money

Have the information at hand to fully plan and budget shutdowns and turnarounds
Inspect an asset while it is still online.
Lower occupational health and safety requirements
No requirement for engineering skills in the field
Small crew (usually three)
Rapid deployment
Do several jobs or deploy several drones at one time

Improve quality

A professional team with deep experience
Get closer to inaccessable assets
Capture measurable imagery and data
Data accessible to inspection engineers during a flight.
Data and image analysis on-site

WE’RE EXPERIENCED, HIGHLY CAPABLE AND PROVEN. WE DELIVER VALUE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR BUSINESS. BUT DONT JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT, TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO.

Asset Inspection

Fire Towers Central Vic

Thermal Imaging

Asset Inspection Services

Corporate Video

Wilson Security

Music Video

Ann-Marie - 'Do to Right'

Industrial Inspection

High Voltage Power

Extreme Sports Video

Red Bull TV UbEX - Unloved

Mobile Ground Control

On-site control and processing

RPAS Training

Queensland - VTOL

Commercial Television

CNN - 24 Hours Sydney

Real Estate

Harbourside video and stills

Precision Agriculture

South East Melbourne

Architectural Video

Woodleigh School - Baxter

Thermal and Mapping

Equipment proof of concept

NDVI for plant health

Agriculture

Asset Management

Fantech

Counting Koalas

Mt Eccles Victoria

Established in 2006, Uaviation is an Australian company that specialises in unmanned aerial photography, data and analysis.

We provide an alternative to satellite imagery, manned flights or temporary structures like booms or scaffolding. We can operate below 400 feet, and in dirty, dark and dangerous places.

We gather more detailed images, undertake closer inspections, and deliver more accurate data.

Our aircraft are environmentally friendly, safe, low-risk and efficient.

We carry the maximum $20 Million public liability insurance for your peace-of-mind.

So relax, knowing that Uaviation will take care of things.

We ensure that risk and safety is managed, regulations are followed and all permissions are in place.

We know how important it is to your business to make sure things are done “by the book”. To give you that piece of mind, each part of our business strives to reach the highest standards in certification and licensing:

We are licensed Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Operator
All pilots are certified by CASA as RPAS Controllers
Aircraft are certified airworthy by the Chief Maintenance Controller
The team is governed by a code of conduct
Our online flight management system provides quality control

We know that success flows from a well executed flight, but also from our best practice risk and safety management. It’s one of the main reasons our clients keep coming back.