Mirragin Consulting - Drones | Robotics | AI

What Mirragin Consulting - Drones | Robotics | AI does

Mirragin Consulting is a Brisbane-based drone, robotics, and AI consultancy founded in 2017 by Rob Sutton, a former Australian Army Aviation Engineer. The firm helps government, defence, and enterprise clients scope, design, and deploy uncrewed and autonomous systems, with named engagements spanning the Australian Army (drone strategy and drone swarming demonstrations), Airservices Australia (FIMS prototype trials), and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (input into the National Robotics Strategy). Revenue is generated through four professional-servicesed streams: consulting engagements, the Mirragin Australian Drone Ecosystem (MADE) coordination platform, partner-supplied hardware and integrated packages, and pilot/training programmes. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed, and the firm operates with a small team (~8 employees) drawn largely from Australian Defence Force and airline backgrounds.

The company's core product is the MADE platform — a national coordination layer that connects clients to credentialed, mission-ready drone operators, suppliers, and training providers through a single project brief and point of contact. MADE is complemented by a free Australian Drone Ecosystem Directory (30+ organisations added in the latest release), integrated hardware sourcing (fixed-wing, multi-rotor, hybrid VTOL, plus LiDAR, thermal, and multispectral payloads), and the Drones for Good podcast (three seasons), which functions as a top-of-funnel brand and community asset. Underlying technology is advisory and integration-led rather than proprietary: Mirragin delivers computer vision workflows (multispectral, thermal, LiDAR via Emesent Hovermap) for precision agriculture, search and rescue, emergency management, and infrastructure inspection, but does not own AI models or proprietary platforms.

Mirragin is privately held under the legal entity RLM Engineering Services Pty Ltd, operates only in Australia, and is founder-owned with no disclosed external institutional funding. Distribution is direct-to-client enterprise field sales supplemented by the MADE channel; sub-brands include Mirragin Skyshows (drone light shows) and Mirragin Unmanned Systems. Competitive positioning is built on a defence-grade talent bench, regulatory proximity (AAUS working groups, CASA navigation), and the unique role of MADE as a routing layer in a fragmented supplier market.

Name

Mirragin Consulting - Drones | Robotics | AI

Legal name

RLM Engineering Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://mirragin.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mirragin Consulting is a Brisbane-based drone and robotics consultancy that helps Australian government, defence, and enterprise clients scope, deploy, and operate drone and autonomous systems through the MADE coordination platform, consulting, hardware sourcing, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Bespoke consulting services helping government and enterprise teams scope, design and deliver drone capability. Includes strategy development, stakeholder engagement, risk navigation, and operational alignment.
2. MADE Ecosystem Coordination: National coordination platform connecting clients with trusted drone businesses. Single point of contact model for sourcing and deploying drone services, products, and training.
3. Product Sourcing: Sourcing and supplying drone hardware, software, and integrated packages matched to specific use cases. Vendor-neutral approach with access to products across Australia and globally.
4. Training Services: Training programs for pilot certification, safety compliance, planning/operations, and leadership development. Connecting clients with trusted training providers and pathways.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mirragin Consulting provides end-to-end drone, robotics, and AI advisory and program delivery services for government, defence, and enterprise clients. Its core offering is the Mirragin Australian Drone Ecosystem (MADE), a national coordination platform that connects clients with credentialed drone operators, hardware suppliers, and training providers via a single project brief and point of contact. Complementary services include strategy consulting, drone hardware/software sourcing, and pilot and operator training.

Product overview

Mirragin Consulting operates as a drone consultancy offering a unified portfolio of services centered around strategy, implementation, and support for drone and autonomous systems programs. The core offering is the Mirragin Australian Drone Ecosystem (MADE) platform, which serves as a national coordination mechanism connecting government and enterprise clients with credentialed drone businesses through a single project brief. This platform is supported by four complementary service pillars: Drone & UAV Consulting Services (strategy, design, and program management), Drone Services (access to trusted, mission-ready operators), Drone Products & Hardware (sourcing drones, payloads, and integrated systems), and Drone Training (certification, safety, and leadership programs). The company also operates the Australian Drone Ecosystem Directory (a free industry directory) and produces the Drones for Good podcast. The portfolio is designed to take clients from initial strategy conversations through full deployment, with ongoing support for capability growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mirragin Australian Drone Ecosystem (MADE) National coordination platform connecting government and enterprise clients with credentialed, mission-ready drone businesses through a single project brief and point of contact.
• Drone & UAV Consulting Services Strategic consulting to help organizations design, implement, and manage drone and robotics programs, including stakeholder engagement, risk navigation, regulatory compliance, strategy alignment, and ongoing operational support.
• Drone Services (Operator Access) Connection to trusted, credentialed drone operators across Australia for mission-ready, compliant operations tailored to specific operational needs across emergency services, mining, commercial, and government sectors.
• Drone Products & Hardware Vendor-neutral sourcing and supply of drone hardware, software, and integrated packages, including fixed-wing, multi-rotor, hybrid VTOL drones, payloads (LiDAR, thermal, multispectral sensors), and complete integrated systems.
• Drone Training Practical training programs for drone pilots, operators, and leaders, covering pilot certification and licensing, safety and compliance, flight planning and operations, and leadership development for organizations building internal drone capability.
• Australian Drone Ecosystem Directory Free searchable directory of Australian drone and robotics companies, including categories for consulting, counter-drone, manufacturing, media, payload and software, research, sales, service providers, training, and government organizations across all Australian states and territories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully coordinated 500-drone light show in complex Sydney airspace
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airservices AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2023Collaboration on Flight Information Management System (FIMS) initiative. Mirragin helped design test environment, develop test plan, and implement testing for three Australian FIMS prototypes using real drones and operators. Trials were successful first step toward fully integrated FIMS.
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems Coordination Office (RICO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessful collaboration in mass drone demonstration. Prime example of outcomes achieved when Defence works closely with industry. Demonstrates Mirragin's ability to deliver complex Defence projects.
• Department of Industry, Science and ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in 1:1 interview and group workshops contributing to development of Australia's National Robotics Strategy. Mirragin provided input on robotics ecosystem development.
• Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMirragin team members serve on AAUS technical working groups engaging industry and regulators. Contributing to Standards and Recommended Practices for Uncrewed Aircraft and Uncrewed Traffic Management integration. Industry advocacy and growth support.
• Soldier OnminorOthersGold Pledge Partner supporting veterans and their families who have served in Australian Defence Force. Demonstrates commitment to veteran-supportive recruitment, training and workplace culture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Insitu: Boeing subsidiary providing unmanned aircraft services, training, and integration to defence and commercial clients globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent that Mirragin could partner with or compete against for integrated drone-program contracts in defence and large enterprise accounts.

Direct peers

• Emesent: Australian drone autonomy and LiDAR mapping company focused on mining, infrastructure, and defence. Comparable to Mirragin as a fellow Australian drone-technology specialist with overlapping use cases (mining inspections, autonomous operations) and a shared customer base in government and resources.
• Carbonix: Australian long-range fixed-wing drone manufacturer serving mining, agriculture, and defence. Comparable as another Australian sovereign-drone supplier that Mirragin could either resell through MADE or compete with for similar government and resources-sector contracts.
• DroneShield: ASX-listed Australian counter-drone and unmanned systems company serving defence and government clients. Highly comparable because both firms operate in the Australian sovereign-defence drone ecosystem, sell to the same federal agencies (Defence, Home Affairs), and compete for similar ecosystem-attention and policy influence.
• PrecisionHawk: US-headquartered drone services, data, and analytics platform serving enterprise and government. Comparable to Mirragin in combining drone hardware sourcing, managed drone operations, training, and analytics for regulated industries.
• Swoop Aero: Australian drone logistics and services company operating internationally. Similar to Mirragin in providing managed drone services to enterprise and government, with shared positioning around regulated airspace, training, and operational deployment at scale.
• Sphere Drones: Australian drone solutions, training, and hardware provider serving mining, surveying, and emergency services. Directly comparable to Mirragin's services portfolio (hardware sourcing, pilot training, mission-ready operator matching) and target segments.

Others

• DroneDeploy: US drone mapping and data platform for construction, mining, and agriculture. Related ecosystem participant whose software Mirragin could source or resell, and whose vertical use cases (mining inspection, multispectral analytics) overlap Mirragin's AI capabilities portfolio.

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: US defence-technology company building autonomous systems, counter-drone, and AI for government and defence. Comparable as an emerging player reshaping the defence autonomous-systems market that Mirragin serves; both win on the strength of policy relationships and rapid delivery to government customers.
• Skydio: US autonomous drone hardware platform focused on defence, public safety, and enterprise inspections. Comparable emerging player in autonomous drone technology that overlaps with Mirragin's vision for autonomous capability programs in defence and infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mirragin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mirragin-ras-consulting
• Instagraminstagram.com/mirragin_drones

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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