Taz Drone Solutions

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

12/06/2026

Big day in Sheffield today.

We hosted Minister Felix Ellis at the Taz Drone Solutions workshop as he announced a Tasmanian Government grant awarded to TDS — with Southern Cross News and the ABC along for the visit.

The star of the show? Our newly launched BFD — 150kg maximum take-off weight, one of the largest commercial drones built in the world. In the coming months it'll be out in the field stringing conductors. Designed, engineered and built entirely in Sheffield, Tasmania.

It means a lot to have the state government back what we're building here. Sovereign manufacturing capability in regional Tasmania isn't just possible — it's happening.

Thank you to Minister Ellis for taking the time to tour our premises, and to the Tasmanian Government for the support. We'll be using it to raise our quality standards and take TDS national and international.

More to come.

02/03/2026

We're privileged to continue our partnership with Global Drone Solutions delivering accredited drone training across .

For years, GDS has been the benchmark for industry-ready drone pilot training.

Through this partnership, we’re helping Australian operators get trained in:
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
- Sub-25kg and heavy-lift endorsements (for those wanting to step into industrial work)
- Night operations & EVLOS training
- Practical field exercises tailored to utility, construction, environmental and emergency-services work
- Regulatory and safety frameworks so operators stay compliant as the rules evolve
- Pathways into industrial drone operations, mapping, surveying, inspection, payload work and more

This industry is growing quickly here in Tasmania, and capability matters.

Good training isn’t just about passing an exam, it’s about preparing people to handle real operations safely and confidently.

If you're looking to get licensed, up-skill your team, or take the next step into industrial drone work, we're here to help.

27/02/2026

Can a drone really get the job done?

I used to ask myself the same thing.

"How can a flying device solve expensive and complex industrial problems?"

Then I watched a remote-controlled machine the size of a Harley Davidson lift an 50kg vessel, fly it with precision across a field, and drop fire retardant directly onto a burn spot.

If a drone system can do this, without the need of physical human intervention, what else can they do?

Well...

- Stringing heavy conductor lines across dams.
- Installing prisms to inaccessible areas in open wall mine pits.
- Remote bushfire reduction burning.

These are a few examples of drone systems we currently specialise in.

What impresses me isn’t the lift itself.

It’s the way basic physics, applied the right way, suddenly outperforms traditional machinery.

Industrial drones rely on distributed lift, smart load-sharing, and real-time stabilisation.

Each motor isn’t just pushing upward, they’re constantly adjusting against each other, correcting for wind, payload shift, and micro-vibrations thousands of times per second.

That’s what lets a machine hover rock-solid while carrying equipment that used to require machinery, crews, or rope technicians.

It’s not about flying, it’s about making workplaces safer by taking humans out of dangerous places.

As autonomy improves, weather resilience gets better, and navigation gets more precise, the new questions becomes..

"Why are we still doing things the old way?"

Reach out with any questions you have about how drone technology can improve your operation.

26/02/2026

From paddock to precision engineering facility.

TDS is building the infrastructure to design, manufacture and deploy world-class heavy-lift drone systems — right here in Tasmania.

This is just the beginning.

24/02/2026

5 Years at TDS – From Trainee to COO

Today marks 5 years since Jeremy joined Taz Drone Solutions.

He started as a trainee spray pilot when we were just 3 people trying to build something from scratch.

Five years later:
• We’re 15 strong
• Operating nationally
• Running international trials
• And Jeremy is now COO managing works across the country

But what stands out most isn’t just the growth in numbers — it’s the growth in leadership.

Jez has become a respected leader not only within our team, but nationally in the industry. His standards, work ethic, and professionalism set the bar for how we operate.

Leaning on his previous career as a commercial pilot, he has built and shaped our aviation standards from the ground up — embedding discipline, safety, and operational excellence into the DNA of TDS.

Over the years he has:
• Machined his way through every challenge
• Helped launch new business arms
• Represented us at international conferences
• Managed complex operations across Australia
• Supported the team through rapid scale and pressure
• Been an epic Dad and partner in the process!

• And somehow got absolutely jacked and lost his hair in the process 💪

Companies don’t grow without people who commit and take ownership.

This milestone isn’t just about tenure — it’s about leadership, standards, and building something that lasts that you can be proud of!!

Proud of you mate.
Proud of the team.
And excited for what the next chapter holds.

16/12/2025

What if deadly bushfires became a thing of the past?

We’ve partnered with the team at FireForesight to participate in the XPRIZE Wildfire Challenge.

This is an exciting time for TDS, FireForesight, and the agriculture sector.

Why?

Because bushfires are the biggest threat they’ve ever been.

Fires are spreading faster and burning hotter, while dry seasons are lasting longer as the world warms.

Right now, the world doesn’t have a reliable way to detect fires early and stop them before they spread.

That’s what we’ve been building.

We’ve developed a system using drone tech and AI that can spot a fire the moment it starts, then deploy drones to extinguish it within 10 minutes, across an area of 1,000 sqm.

It still blows my mind to say that out loud.

For us, this is more than a competition.

It’s a chance to put our tech on the world stage, learn from other innovators, and prove that we can change the way we fight bushfires.

Exciting times ahead.