What Droneit does

Droneit Group Pty Ltd is a CASA-authorised commercial drone training school headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, founded by former professional cricketer Lee Carseldine. The company delivers certified pilot training for the Excluded (Sub 2kg) category, the Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) at the <7kg and <25kg tiers, the Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC), the Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC), and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, with assessment and training fields in six Australian capital cities — Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Cairns. In addition to training, the business operates as an authorised DJI Enterprise reseller and runs a small commercial services arm covering aerial photography, quarry mapping, and roof/solar inspections.

The core technology stack is a proprietary Learning Management System that integrates interactive modules, live virtual classrooms, video, PDF and audiobook content, practice exams, and a student forum, with native iOS and Android study apps extending the platform to mobile. Embedded in the LMS is "Kate," an AI study companion launched in July 2023 and powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o, trained on CASA RePL and AROC legislation to deliver explanations and run multi-choice quizzes. Course structure allows self-paced completion over 12 months, and the RePL Professional tier bundles OzRunways flight-planning software.

Revenue is largely transactional: courses are sold direct at price points from A$295 (Sub 2kg) to A$3,490 (25kg RePL Professional), bundled GST-free with CASA fees and supported by interest-free payment via Zip, Openpay, and Laybuy. A hardware resale channel buys DJI inventory directly from the Australian wholesaler and resells under a price-match guarantee, contributing margin alongside training. BVLOS training is co-delivered with Hover UAV, the merchandise line is on-demand with no minimum order, and a small professional services arm performs bespoke mapping and inspection work for commercial clients. Distribution combines the company's e-commerce site, a phone-based direct sales line (1800 376 634), callback lead capture, and physical exam/training fields across the six cities.

Name

Droneit

Legal name

Droneit Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://droneit.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Droneit Group Pty Ltd is a CASA-authorised Australian drone training school delivering RePL, AROC, ReOC, and BVLOS certifications across six capital cities, supplemented by DJI hardware resales and commercial drone services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Pilot Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG), Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC)

Keywords

• Drone pilot training
• CASA certification courses
• Aerial photography services
• Drone hardware retail
• Commercial drone licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Training Courses: Core revenue stream from CASA-certified training courses including RePL (Remote Pilot Licence), AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate), ReOC (Remote Operator Certificate), BVLOS training, and pilot transition courses. Courses are sold in tiered packages with pricing from $295 to $3,490.
2. Drone Hardware Sales: Authorised DJI reseller selling drones, accessories, and enterprise solutions. Buys direct from importing wholesaler and passes savings to customers with price match guarantee.
3. Custom Merchandise: On-demand custom merchandise production for students and graduates including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, bags, and accessories. No minimum order quantities.
4. Drone Services: Aerial photography, mapping, and inspection services for commercial clients including TV/media, quarry mapping, roof/solar inspections, and dilapidation inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Droneit is a CASA-authorized drone training school delivering certified Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC), Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC), and BVLOS courses via a proprietary online Learning Management System combined with face-to-face flight training at six Australian cities. The company also sells DJI and Wingtra drone hardware, operates a custom merchandise platform for graduates, and provides commercial aerial mapping, photography, and inspection services.

Product overview

Droneit is a CASA-authorized drone training school offering a modular training platform with courses ranging from basic Sub 2Kg excluded category training through to advanced <25Kg heavy-lift certifications and BVLOS operations. The core product is the <7Kg Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) course, which includes interactive online theory, live virtual classrooms, and face-to-face flight training. Additional certifications include the Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC), Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC) for businesses, and BVLOS training partnered with Hover UAV. The company differentiates through its AI Instructor Kate (powered by Chat GPT-4o) embedded in the learning platform, AVCRM/RPA Manager flight planning software, and commercial drone services including mapping, inspection, and drone sales. Droneit operates training locations across Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sub 2Kg Corporate Training Light commercial drone training course for flying drones under 2kg commercially in Australia's Excluded Category. Includes RePL theory modules and practical flight training to CASA standards for entry-level drone operators.
• <7Kg Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) Primary commercial drone pilot license training course for flying drones up to 7kg. Includes interactive online theory, virtual classroom, flight training, and CASA certification assessments.
• <25Kg Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) Heavy-lift drone pilot license endorsement for flying drones up to 25kg commercially. Targets mining, telecommunications, and cinematography sectors requiring larger payload capacity.
• Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) CASA certification for legally communicating via VHF airband radio during drone operations in airspace shared with crewed aircraft.
• Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC) CASA operator certification allowing businesses to fly commercially, hire RePL pilots, authorize flights, and operate under exemptions (night operations, close proximity to people).
• BVLOS Training Beyond Visual Line of Sight training course partnered with Hover UAV to prepare RPAS pilots for the CASA BVLOS OCTA examination and operations.
• Pilot Transition RePL Expedited RePL conversion course for existing Australian flight crew licence holders (PPL, CPL, RPL, ATPL) to obtain drone pilot certification with credit for prior aviation knowledge.
• Mapping and Inspection Services Commercial drone services including TV/media aerial photography, quarry mapping and stocktakes, roof and solar inspections, and dilapidation inspections for businesses.
• Custom Merchandise Platform On-demand custom merchandise printing service for Droneit graduates to create branded clothing, accessories, and promotional items for their drone businesses with no minimum order quantities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% pass rate for commercial drone certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hover UAVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) training course delivery. Hover UAV provides the instructional expertise and curriculum for the CASA BVLOS exam preparation course, while Droneit provides the student enrollment and administrative platform. Hover UAV is described as 'at the forefront of BVLOS operations in Australia' with unmatched industry knowledge.
• DJI (Authorised Enterprise Reseller)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDroneit is an authorised DJI reseller buying direct from the importing wholesaler. They offer discounted hardware and accessories to students and guarantee the lowest pricing in Australia. DJI products featured include Phantom, Mavic, Matrice, Agras, and Osmo lines.
• Precision AutonomycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partnership recognizing Droneit courses for Precision Autonomy liability insurance. Sub 2kg course completion enables students to obtain liability insurance through Precision Autonomy.
• Australian Partners of Defence (APOD)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive training partnership recognizing current defence personnel and veterans with special pricing and recognition. APOD verifies defence connections for eligible trainees to receive exclusive training rates.
• Zip (Interest-Free Payment)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerZip 'buy now pay later' payment solution allowing students to finance training courses with interest-free installments. Promoted on website and in pricing sections.
• Openpay, Laybuy, Lay-buysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdditional payment plan providers offering flexible financing options for training courses including weekly, fortnightly, or monthly installment arrangements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DJI Academy: DJI's official training arm providing drone pilot certification globally. Broad incumbent because DJI is Droneit's hardware partner and the world's largest drone manufacturer with its own training ecosystem, representing both a partnership and competitive threat.

Direct peers

• Hover UAV: Australian drone training and consulting firm specializing in BVLOS operations. Direct peer because they are Droneit's BVLOS training partner, both target CASA-certified commercial pilots, and both serve the same Australian drone training market with overlapping curriculum and student bases.
• Aviassist: Australia-based drone training provider offering RePL, AROC, and ReOC courses. Direct peer because they deliver CASA-certified training across similar course categories and compete for the same Australian commercial drone pilot customers.
• UAV Training Australia: Australian CASA-accredited drone training organization offering remote pilot licensing courses. Direct peer competing in the same Australian RePL training market with similar customer profiles of new and transitioning commercial drone operators.
• Australian Aviation Academy: Provides CASA-certified training including drone pilot courses in Australia. Direct peer offering overlapping flight training curriculum targeting both manned aviation pilots transitioning to drones and new commercial drone operators.

Emerging players

• ParaZero: Drone safety and parachute systems provider for commercial UAS operations. Emerging player with thematic overlap because their safety systems are increasingly required for commercial drone operations, making them an adjacent ecosystem participant in the same commercial drone training market Droneit addresses.
• Wingtra: Swiss manufacturer of professional fixed-wing VTOL mapping drones. Emerging player with thematic overlap because Droneit distributes Wingtra products and trains the pilots who operate them, creating a co-dependent commercial relationship in the surveying/mapping drone segment.

Others

• Precision Autonomy: Australian aviation insurance and risk management provider for drone operators. Adjacent ecosystem participant because they recognize Droneit's courses for liability insurance, positioning them as a complementary service in the commercial drone operator enablement stack.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/droneitgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/droneitgroup

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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