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Custom Drone Platforms
Purpose-built drones for research, industrial, and remote environment applications — including Antarctic deployments.
Overview
Over the years I have designed, built, and operated custom drone platforms for a range of demanding environments. These builds predate the current generation of commercial drones and were purpose-built to meet specific mission requirements.
Heavy Lift
Platforms capable of lifting payloads up to 20 kg — built for carrying research instruments, cameras, and sampling equipment in the field.
Waterproof
Designed for operation in rain, spray, and wet Antarctic conditions — sealed electronics and weather-resistant airframes.
Antarctic Operations
Flown in harsh polar environments for research support in 2014 — extreme cold, high winds, and remote operation.
Local Operations
Aerial photography, surveying, and testing in Victoria, Australia — proving ground for Antarctic-bound platforms.
Builds
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