Name

Aerologix

Legal name

Aerologix Pty Ltd

Website

https://aerologix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Services Marketplace

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB)

Keywords

• Drone services marketplace
• Aerial data capture
• Drone pilot network
• LiDAR surveying services
• Aerial imagery platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marketplace Transaction Commission: Platform connects drone pilots with clients; pilots bid on projects and clients select pilots. Company takes a commission on each transaction. Payment held until project completion and client approval.
2. Enterprise Project Services: Advanced enterprise projects handled by operations team including LiDAR, digital twins, confined space inspections, and complex surveys. Includes post-production editing and deliverable provision.
3. Data on Demand Services: Simple projects for everyday aerial photography and video captured on-demand through client-to-pilot project requests. Basic roof inspections start at AUD $150-300.
4. Pilot App (Free for Pilots): Free app for pilots to access job opportunities, airspace information, and mission planning tools. No subscription cost to join the network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aerologix operates an online marketplace platform connecting clients with a network of over 40,000 qualified drone pilots across Australia and New Zealand for aerial imagery, surveying, and inspection services. The platform uses a patented matching algorithm and geolocation technology to pair clients with pilots, complemented by proprietary in-house software tools (AeroPath automated flight navigation, AeroCAD AI-powered CAD modeling, AeroLive real-time streaming) and specialized services including LiDAR, confined space inspections, roof reports, and solar inspections.

Product overview

Aerologix is a drone services marketplace platform connecting clients with over 44,000+ qualified drone pilots across Australia and New Zealand. The platform architecture consists of the core Aerologix Platform marketplace (pilot matching, project management, payment processing) plus proprietary in-house technology modules including AeroPath (automated flight navigation), AeroCAD (AI-powered CAD modeling), and AeroLive (real-time video streaming). Additional specialized offerings include the Flyability Elios 3 for confined space LiDAR inspections, Roof Report services, and Solar Inspection solutions. The ecosystem includes mobile apps for both pilots (Aerologix App) and clients (Aerologix Fly), integrated with DroneDeploy for mission planning and Stripe for payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aeropath: Automated flight navigation system for scanning telco assets and complex missions
• AeroCAD
• AeroLive
• Aerologix Fly
• AeroCloud

Products and services

• Aerologix Platform Drone pilot marketplace connecting clients with qualified drone operators across Australia and New Zealand for aerial imagery, LiDAR surveying, mapping, and inspection services. Uses patented algorithm and geolocation to match clients with pilots, with features including pilot network management, project briefing, real-time flight monitoring, and secure payment processing via Stripe.
• AeroPath Automated flight navigation system that takes heavy lifting out of complex missions. Scans telecommunications assets using automated flight paths, reducing man-hours and ensuring maximum accuracy. Part of the in-house proprietary technology suite used in enterprise drone operations.
• AeroCAD AI-powered advanced analytics software that constructs CAD models in DXF format from aerial data. Uses the latest AI technology to streamline the most challenging aspect of CAD creation for construction and infrastructure projects.
• AeroLive Real-time streaming platform that puts clients in the driving seat. Clients can see what the drone pilot sees live through the enterprise client portal, enabling immediate decision-making and direct communication with pilots during missions.
• Flyability Elios 3 Confined Space LiDAR Indoor drone service for confined space inspections and surveys equipped with LiDAR sensor for real-time 3D indoor mapping. Used for mine surveillance, pipe surveillance, factory/warehouse inspections, conveyor belt inspections, bridge inspections, and GNSS-denied environments. Increases personnel safety in underground spaces and reduces time and cost compared to traditional methods.
• Roof Report Drone-based roof inspection service delivering detailed reports including photos, videos, and thermal imaging. Basic inspections start at AUD $150-300, advanced with 40+ photos/videos at AUD $350+, and thermal inspections at AUD $350-500+. Identifies roof anomalies, water leaks, and gutter conditions safely from the ground.
• Solar Inspections Drone-powered solar asset inspection service including roof measurement reports, solar asset inspections, efficiency output reports, damage reports, and terrain mapping. Services residential and commercial solar operations nationwide through the Aerologix pilot network.
• Aerologix Pilot App Free mobile app for drone pilots providing access to airspace information, auto fly functionality, DroneDeploy software access including mission planners and apps, project bidding, and pilot dashboard. Available on both iOS and Android with no subscription cost.
• Aerologix Fly Client-facing mobile application for ordering drone services on-demand. Available on iOS and Android platforms. Enables clients to access proprietary technology for global drone pilot network connections and project management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12-hour end-to-end delivery for completed projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Precision AutonomycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partner providing drone pilot insurance coverage for pilots on the Aerologix platform. An AON company offering public liability and aviation coverage.
• FlyabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of Elios 3 indoor drone for confined space inspections. Aerologix has integrated this technology into their network for mine surveillance, pipe inspections, and GNSS-denied environment surveys.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment vendor partner handling all payments between clients and pilots. Payments processed directly through Stripe with funds held until project completion and client approval.
• DroneDeploycoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware integration providing unlimited access to DroneDeploy mission planning tools and airspace information for all licence types. Featured as a client and partner on the platform.
• CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory certification body. All pilots in the Aerologix network complete CASA certification process ensuring compliance with Australian aviation regulations.
• Global Drone SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrone solutions partner and reseller providing drone technology services and equipment to the Aerologix pilot network.
• UNSW FoundersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity partnership program supporting startup ecosystem. Tom Caska part of gateway mentoring program providing insights for aspiring students.
• Ferntech (New Zealand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNZ-based drone technology retailer. NZ pilots can purchase drones from Ferntech using code 'aerologixnz' for 5% discount.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skydio: Skydio is a US drone manufacturer and autonomy software provider with strong enterprise and public-sector presence in inspections. It competes indirectly as a vertically integrated alternative to the pilot-network model, especially for enterprise customers evaluating in-house programs.
• Skyward (a Verizon company): Skyward, owned by Verizon, offers a drone operations management platform including airspace, LAANC access, and fleet management. It is comparable in the airspace compliance and pilot enablement layers of Aerologix's offering, though aimed at enterprise drone programs.
• Pix4D: Pix4D is a leading photogrammetry software platform that turns drone imagery into 3D models and maps. While primarily software rather than a pilot marketplace, it competes for the analytics and post-processing layer that AeroCAD addresses.
• DJI: DJI is the dominant global drone manufacturer and already a key hardware partner for Aerologix pilots. As DJI continues to expand software and enterprise service offerings, it represents both a dependency risk and a potential competitive threat to pure-play service marketplaces.

Emerging players

• AirData UAV: AirData UAV provides drone flight logging, compliance, and analytics software used by commercial pilots. It overlaps with Aerologix's pilot-side tooling and CASA airspace features, representing competition for pilot mindshare and software workflows.
• Hangar Technology: Hangar (formerly Drone360 / Hangar Technology) provides enterprise drone data capture and analytics, particularly in construction and infrastructure. It overlaps with Aerologix's enterprise service offerings in construction, mining, and asset inspection verticals.
• Hivemapper: Hivemapper is a decentralized mapping network that incentivises drone pilots to capture fresh aerial imagery and contributes to a continuously updated map. It shares the crowd-sourced drone pilot network thesis with Aerologix but focuses on map data rather than enterprise inspection services.

Direct peers

• PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk provides drone-based data collection and analytics for energy, agriculture, and infrastructure, combining drone services with a software platform. It is comparable to Aerologix in serving enterprise inspection verticals with aerial data.
• FlyGuys: FlyGuys operates a nationwide drone pilot network in North America, offering aerial data, LiDAR, and inspection services on demand. It is the closest direct marketplace analog to Aerologix in a different geography, with the same on-demand, network-driven model.
• DroneDeploy: DroneDeploy is a drone data platform for mapping, inspections, and analytics with mission planning software. It is already an Aerologix integration partner, but also competes in the drone services software stack that Aerologix layers its marketplace on top of.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aerologix
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNWLzZYFGbhBL4Im59326xg
• Facebookfacebook.com/aerologix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aerologix
• Instagraminstagram.com/aerologix

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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