Drone & aerial surveys
Aerial mapping, inspection, thermal imaging and field data capture by an experienced CASA-certified operator.
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ABORIGINAL-LED • DRONE TECHNOLOGY • AI
Technology
for Country.
Combining Indigenous leadership, professional drone operations and emerging AI to support environmental monitoring, Ranger capability and better decisions on Country.
REAL FIELD EXPERIENCE ✦ CULTURALLY RESPONSIBLE DATA ✦ AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONS
Goondoi Country
Mamu Rainforest and Sea Country
Mamu Rainforest and Sea Country
01 / WHAT WE DO
Real capability.
Real impact.
Practical technology services designed for communities, land managers, schools, councils and industry.
Environmental monitoring
Mangroves, wetlands, invasive weeds and wildlife monitoring with field-grounded workflows.
See field applications ↗AI & geospatial innovation
Exploring image analysis and mapping tools that help turn drone data into useful environmental insights.
Explore our technology ↗Ranger & school training
Practical drone familiarisation, supervised flying and technology pathways for young people and Ranger teams.
Open Drone School ↗Discuss a program ↗DRONE SCHOOL / YEARS 3–12
Learn to fly.
Care for Country.
Ngarrakan Ngardiji is our separate learning site for students, schools and Ranger groups. Seven levels introduce drone knowledge through stories, safety rules, creative activities, match-ups, quizzes and certificates.
Use the lessons on screen, or download printable packs for learning offline. For supervised flying sessions and school programs, contact AI FIRST NATIONS.
02 / WORK ON COUNTRY
Beyond the screen.
Into the field.
Real places, practical equipment and work grounded in Country. A closer look at our environmental work and drone capability.
GOONDOI / ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD WORK
Wetlands, weeds & Country
Working with Goondoi Arts Aboriginal Corporation, AI FIRST NATIONS brings drone surveys and practical field experience to Blackfella Creek and surrounding wetlands.
- Our role
- Drone surveys, pond apple mapping and treatment planning.
- What the work supports
- Locating infestations and comparing wetland imagery over time to guide follow-up work.
We acknowledge the Mamu People, Traditional Owners of the Country where this work takes place.
Discuss environmental monitoring ↗
TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL / WITH GOONDOI
Drone Class 101, on Country
In October 2026, AI FIRST NATIONS delivered Drone Class 101 for 29 Year 6 students during Trinity Anglican School’s camp with Goondoi.
- Our role
- Drone theory, safety briefings, supervised flying and assessment.
- Confirmed result
- All 29 students passed theory and flying practical assessments. Participation certificates were delivered to the school.
FROM THE AIR / COASTAL OBSERVATION
A different perspective
An overhead view of marine wildlife at Bungan Beach. This short field recording shows the detail a drone can bring to coastal observation.
Discuss coastal monitoring ↗03 / BUILDING THE FUTURE
Data with purpose.
Innovation with responsibility.
AI FIRST NATIONS is exploring drone imagery, geospatial analysis and software workflows that can support decisions on Country.
01Drone image capture & mapping
02AI-assisted environmental analysis
03Community-led data governance
AFNOS and research collaborations are evolving initiatives. Availability and capabilities will be described accurately as development progresses.
04 / OUR APPROACH
Country first.
People always.
AI FIRST NATIONS brings Aboriginal leadership and practical field experience into modern drone and environmental technology. Our focus is useful outcomes, respectful partnerships and skills that remain with communities.
01Cultural authority respected
02Safety and professional practice
03Transparent data arrangements
04Community capability building
AI FIRST NATIONS commercial services and AIFN Aboriginal Corporation community programs are separate organisations with distinct governance and financial arrangements.
05 / START A CONVERSATION
What are you
working on?
Choose the service you need. Tell us your location, preferred timing and the outcome you’re looking for.
Drone surveys
Mapping, inspections or aerial data capture.
Start an enquiry ↗Environmental monitoring
Wetlands, weeds, wildlife or repeat monitoring.
Start an enquiry ↗Training & schools
Drone Class 101, Ranger teams or school programs.
Start an enquiry ↗Prefer to write directly? john@aifirstnations.org.au
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