A drone is sometimes known as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In Australia the term remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) is used by CASA. A drone can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously using software-controlled flight plans. Drones are equipped with various technologies like GPS, sensors, and cameras, making them useful for a wide range of applications from recreational, commercial and unfortunately Military use.

From a consumer perspective, the 4 main different types of drones are;

• Multi-Rotor The most common type of drone with more then 1 prop, generally 4 props (like most DJI drones).
• Fixed Wing A drone that has a set wing in place, this type of drone flies more like a plane
• Single Rotor A drone that has one prop and looks similar to a helicopter.
• Hybrid VTOL A lessor known type of drone that can perform a vertical take-off but once up off the ground can transition to forward motion similar to a plane using wings to generate lift.

Drones work by using a combination of propulsion, navigation systems, and communication links to fly and perform tasks. They typically use rotors or fixed wings for lift and propulsion, while onboard sensors and GPS systems help with navigation and stability.

Drone Wiki Australia www.dronewiki.com.au is a helpful website that explains everything about drones, from the very basics, through to the laws that govern drone use. The website is specific to Australian law and terminology and is written in easy to understand plain English.

We have recently moved up to the AGRAS T-50. This is one of the largest agri spray drones on the market, most certainly the most advanced. Our T-50's flow rate of 24 litres per min is thanks to the 2nd set of spray lances on the front arms increasing it from 16 litre per min. The spreading rate is a whooping 108kg per min which is capable of emptying the hopper in just 30 secs.

The Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of the T-50 drone is 103 kg. This weight includes the drone itself, its payload, and any additional equipment it carries.

Yes! The entire AGRAS line of agri-spray drones can output both spraying and spreading at a variable rate. This can either be programmed manually or through the use of multi-spectral sensors, map an area, apply an indices of under performing part of the crop due to nutrient insufficiency, send the map via the AGRAS cloud and download to the controller of the spray drone already prepared and ready to be deployed. This way, you know exactly where your fertiliser is going and where it is needed. 

Coffs Coast Aerial Drone Services otherwise known as CCADS is a premium drone service provider based at Coffs Harbour, NSW. CCADS lay claim to having the most advanced capabilities on the Coffs Coast and are used by a range of government departments and numerous privately operated companies.

The claim made is that CCADS has the most advanced capabilities on the Coffs Coast, meaning the company possess numerous advanced sensors and equipment. Specifically, LiDAR, Multi-Spectral, Thermal Imaging and 6k media sensors can all be found under the one roof. CCADS also operate the AGRAS T-50 agri-drone making them the most advanced drone service provider on the Coffs Coast.

We offer a wide range of services including:

• Aerial photography and videography
• Surveying and mapping
• Inspection services
• Event coverage
• Agricultural monitoring
• Agricultural weed spraying and granulated fertiliser/seed spreading 

There are many ways you can contact us, you can contact us through our website's contact form, by emailing contact@coffsuav.com or by calling us at (02) 6699 1440 For alternative contact details, please see our Contact page

Yes! We most certainly are compliant. We have our Remote Operators Certificate (ReOC) that allows us to operate commercially. Every pilot is licenced (RePL) and we are approved to fly at night and discharge/disburse from the AGRAS T-50. We are also licenced with both individual and business licences to apply chemical by air by the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We are compliant with the legal requirements  as legislated.

We use a variety of different multi-rotor RPA. We try to keep our fleet current as to not fall behind with any technological advancements.

Safety is our number one priority, we ensure any element of risk is mitigated to below an acceptable level or we will not undertake the job. We believe privacy is very important, not only to members of the public but also with respect to our customers. We follow strict protocol and guidelines to operate in a way that is responsible and is inline with Australia's privacy laws. You may wish to view our privacy policy HERE

Our online booking app is nearing completion but for now, feel free to reach out to us any way you choose and we can work in with you to find a suitable time and date.

Our pricing varies based on the type of task required and how broad the scope of service required. We will soon have a pricing guide listed on this website soon but we also offer a no obligation, free quotation and detailed quotation that can be tailored to your specific needs.

Yes, we offer various packages and discounts for bulk bookings or repeat customers. Dependant on the service required, we will beat most comparable prices without any compromise of the level of quality provided. Please inquire with us for more details.

Our drones are capable of capturing footage in both 6K and 4K resolution, providing stunningly clear and detailed images and videos.

The flight time of our drones ranges from RPA to RPA. The biggest factor is weight. So the T-50 flight time can vary from 8mins to 14mins. Our other RPA flight time will vary from 25mins to 45 minutes per battery charge. For longer projects, we carry additional batteries to ensure and are able to charge on-site for uninterrupted service.

Yes and no. If you are talking about rain, then that is dependent on the Ingress Protection (IP rating) of the RPA. Some of our RPA can fly in rain yes. If you are talking about strong winds, then the answer is no. Everyone of our RPA has a maximum limit that they can be flown in and we carry a Thermo-anemometer to record the wind speed. To exceed these wind speed limits would be extremely unsafe, therefore we do not do not entertain any foreseeable or negligibly dangerous or inherent risks

Absolutely! We encourage clients to share their vision and specific requirements with us. Our goal is to deliver footage that meets or exceeds your expectations.

Yes, we offer professional editing services to enhance your footage, including colour correction and a full suite of editing up to creating a polished final product. We use numerous Adobe products for images and for video media we use and are proficient with Adobe Premier Pro which is considered industry benchmark software.

We can either provide the raw data along with any RTK files needed if you wish to process the data yourself. We do use a mix of different proprietary and open source software to process and clarify accuracy of the end format. We will also work with you to ensure you receive the correct data that you require.