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Drones can help the next generation of students and teachers.

Case Study: In tertiary institutions across Australia, drones are increasingly providing value in research and educational opportunities, including the Swinburne University of Technology’s Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub, and the University of Adelaide’s Unmanned Research Aircraft Facility (URAF).

Education and Training

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In Queensland, for example, CQUniversity has partnered with Isis District State High School to provide students with the opportunity to improve their knowledge and understanding of drones through an enhanced agriculture curriculum. Isis students are using telemetric system drones to develop STEM skills specific to the agriculture sector.   

Students learnt that drones can be used for all aspects of farm management, including maintaining fence lines, inspecting crops and animal paddocks, and improving farm productivity through survey data. There are also opportunities for students to incorporate their learning on their own family farm to maximise efficiencies.

Students also learnt and practised the safety rules and correct operating procedures for drones, skills which can easily be transferred to other industries.

High school students across Australia may be able to earn a Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot), as well as CASA licensed Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC) and Remote Pilot Licence (RePL). These qualifications will give students the knowledge and skills to operate remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), such as drones, and the ability to earn a valid license, which will support students to undertake drone-related future work in the agriculture, environment, construction or arts sectors.

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Other uses of drones in Australia
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How are drones being used in Australia?

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Research and development

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Remote health

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Disaster relief

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Arts

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Farming

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Environmental management

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Goods delivery

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Other uses of drones in Australia
Figure of Fire and rescue
How are drones being used in Australia?

Fire and rescue

Figure of Research and development
How are drones being used in Australia?

Research and development

Figure of Remote health
How are drones being used in Australia?

Remote health

Figure of Disaster relief
How are drones being used in Australia?

Disaster relief

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Arts

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Farming

Figure of Environmental management
How are drones being used in Australia?

Environmental management

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How are drones being used in Australia?

Goods delivery