Carbonix selects Toll as drone pilot training partner

Drone manufacturer and solutions provider Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems which will see the Sydney company become the primary training organisation for Carbonix drones in Australia.

Carbonix CEO Philip van der Burg said: “Carbonix drones are already used in a range of scenarios all over the world including in commercial and military operations, fire fighting and other ISR (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance) applications.

“This partnership will allow us to focus and scale on our core business of developing highly effective drone platforms and equipping them with best of breed sensors that will enhance existing long range operations, and ensure that world class training is available across the board.”

Toll took to social media and said: “Carbonix provides an enduring ‘eye-in-the-sky’ platform combining advanced fixed-wing flight with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL).

“Our collaboration with Carbonix strengthens our commitment to supporting Australian-made technology and delivering unmatched expertise in uncrewed systems.”

In March a Carbonix aircraft became the first Australian fixed-wing VTOL drone to execute a fully automated beyond-visual-line-of-sight mission, gathering remote critical data for a power network customer.

Carbonix’s van der Burg said Carbonix continues to develop cutting edge technology that is built and supported in Australia.

“From tip to tail, every component in our long range VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) drones is an example of Australian-made excellence.”

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