Drone Discovery Platform

In addition to data acquisition, the Monash Drone Discovery Platform offers full processing of photogrammetry data into a suite of 3D model products and outputs. These products can be customised for the researcher/client but may include point clouds, polygon mesh models, cesium and/or digital terrain models. These models can be tailored to your application whether engineering, design, or 3D visualisation. 

Please note:  3D Model Generation is charged on a per hour basis. A full quote will be provided to you based on the amount of processing required.

The Monash Drone Discovery Platform are able to offer some specific data analytics on remote sensing datasets. The service will be driven by the needs of the researcher/client but may include data reduction techniques (principle component analysis), feature classification (pixel or object based), deriving customise imagery or hypothesis testing.

Please note:  Analytics is charged on a per hour basis. A full quote will be provided to you based on the amount of processing required.

Hyperspectral flight activities are conducted utilising the Micro Headwall hyperspectral Sensor which operates in the short wavelength infrared band. Hyperspectral flight activities have broad applications including plant stress, mineral/chemical characterization or moisture content estimates. Spectra are generated by absorption of infrared radiation, due to moisture content or the vibrational effects of hydroxyl ions in soils, minerals and plants.

Different hardware packages can be configured to suit your specific Hyperspectral requirements and flight objectives. Service includes the provision of a RePL qualified Pilot, associated hardware and data processing.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Provision of a Pilot
• Matrice 600 Pro
• Micro-Hyperspec Nano/SWIR - 400 - 2500 nm camera system
• Acquisition and processing of captured data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a new generation remote sensing technique, using a pulsed laser scanning to measure variable surface distances. It delivers multi-waveform scans that can return multiple reflections of topography/surface geometries, biomass and plant structure, including the ability to return topography data beneath obscuring vegetation, and measure ground fuel load in forest environments. The LiDAR instrument has the unique capability to be deployable by UAV, ground vehicle and by hand. This high resolution surface data also useful to provide corrections for L-band radiometer and hyperspectral surveys.

Survey includes the provision of a qualified Technical Officer, all associated hardware and acquisition data. Processing costs will be charged at a separate rate.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Reigl Robin LiDAR system
• Provision of a LiDAR Technical Officer
• Acquisition of data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Chris Dixon, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform  

Multispectral mapping use remote sensing imaging technology via Green, Red, Red-Edge and Near Infrared wavebands to capture both visible and invisible images of crops, vegetation, soils and other substrates. Multispectral surveys can include Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI - a commonly used index of plant “greenness” or photosynthetic activity) or Normalised Difference Red Edge index (NDRE - a metric which is used to analyse and determine the health of vegetation using the ratio of Near-Infrared and the edge of Red).

Different hardware packages can be configured to suit your specific multispectral requirements and flight objectives. Service includes the provision of a RePL qualified Pilot, associated hardware and data processing.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Provision of a Pilot
• DJI Phantom 4
• Sentera Multiprectral Camera (446nm to 840nm spectral range)
• Acquisition and processing of captured data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform

Photogrammetry involves the use of RPA with waypoint navigation technology to capture multiple geo-referenced site based images. Via post processing, various output models such as point clouds, 3D surface models and 2D mosaics can be produced. With geo-referenced images, captured data and information enables processed models to be developed with centimetre accuracy.

Different hardware packages can be configured to suit your specific photogrammetry requirements and flight objectives. Service includes the provision of a RePL qualified Pilot, associated hardware and data processing.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Provision of a Pilot
• DJI Phantom 4 RTK
• D-RTK2 MobileBase Station
• Acquisition and processing of captured data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform 

The Monash Drone Discovery Platform is able to provide drone photography/videography services to accommodate documentation, building/asset investigation and multimedia purposes. This includes the provision of Phantom 4 aircraft to capture footage and stills across varying landscapes and internal/external to buildings and structures. 

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform

A Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) provides theoretical and practical education and information to enable participants to conduct competent and safe flight operations in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) legislative compliance requirements. An RePL qualification is mandatory for all Pilots flying:

• A drone larger than 2 kg;
• Conducting operations outside the CASA standard operating conditions;
• For a remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC) holder;
• If you’re planning to conduct flights onsite Monash University campuses.

The training is delivered over a 5 day block, with participants provided with a nationally recognised competency encompassing AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator's Certificate) qualifications.

This training provides already certified sub 7kg MultiRotor RePL Pilots with additional CASA qualifications to conduct RPA operations using aircraft with a take-off weight >7kg but <25kg.

A prerequisite for any Pilots who wish to hire the platforms Matrice 210, Matrice 600 or Quaternum RPAs, the training is conducted over a single day and consists of theory components pertinent to flying a larger MultiRotor aircraft and a practical flight demonstration on a heavy machine

Utilising FLIR (forward looking infrared) sensors and cameras to obtain thermal imaging and temperature measurements for broad use case applications including landscape, biota and infrastructure. Ideal as a research tool for time series analyses, with Photogrammetric models also able to be generated from flight data. Thermal surveys are conducted with the DJI Matrice series drones configured with the DJI Zenmuse H20T Thermal camera, delivering a 20-30 minute flight time.

Service includes the provision of a RePL qualified Pilot, associated hardware and data processing.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Provision of a Pilot
• Matrice 300
• ZenMuse H20T Thermal Camera
• Acquisition and processing of captured data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform 

In addition to data acquisition, the Monash Drone Discovery Platform offers full processing of photogrammetry data into a suite of 3D model products and outputs. These products can be customised for the researcher/client but may include point clouds, polygon mesh models, cesium and/or digital terrain models. These models can be tailored to your application whether engineering, design, or 3D visualisation. 

Please note:  3D Model Generation is charged on a per hour basis. A full quote will be provided to you based on the amount of processing required.

The Monash Drone Discovery Platform are able to offer some specific data analytics on remote sensing datasets. The service will be driven by the needs of the researcher/client but may include data reduction techniques (principle component analysis), feature classification (pixel or object based), deriving customise imagery or hypothesis testing.

Please note:  Analytics is charged on a per hour basis. A full quote will be provided to you based on the amount of processing required.

Hyperspectral flight activities are conducted utilising the Micro Headwall hyperspectral Sensor which operates in the short wavelength infrared band. Hyperspectral flight activities have broad applications including plant stress, mineral/chemical characterization or moisture content estimates. Spectra are generated by absorption of infrared radiation, due to moisture content or the vibrational effects of hydroxyl ions in soils, minerals and plants.

Different hardware packages can be configured to suit your specific Hyperspectral requirements and flight objectives. Service includes the provision of a RePL qualified Pilot, associated hardware and data processing.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Provision of a Pilot
• Matrice 600 Pro
• Micro-Hyperspec Nano/SWIR - 400 - 2500 nm camera system
• Acquisition and processing of captured data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a new generation remote sensing technique, using a pulsed laser scanning to measure variable surface distances. It delivers multi-waveform scans that can return multiple reflections of topography/surface geometries, biomass and plant structure, including the ability to return topography data beneath obscuring vegetation, and measure ground fuel load in forest environments. The LiDAR instrument has the unique capability to be deployable by UAV, ground vehicle and by hand. This high resolution surface data also useful to provide corrections for L-band radiometer and hyperspectral surveys.

Survey includes the provision of a qualified Technical Officer, all associated hardware and acquisition data. Processing costs will be charged at a separate rate.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Reigl Robin LiDAR system
• Provision of a LiDAR Technical Officer
• Acquisition of data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Chris Dixon, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform  

Multispectral mapping use remote sensing imaging technology via Green, Red, Red-Edge and Near Infrared wavebands to capture both visible and invisible images of crops, vegetation, soils and other substrates. Multispectral surveys can include Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI - a commonly used index of plant “greenness” or photosynthetic activity) or Normalised Difference Red Edge index (NDRE - a metric which is used to analyse and determine the health of vegetation using the ratio of Near-Infrared and the edge of Red).

Different hardware packages can be configured to suit your specific multispectral requirements and flight objectives. Service includes the provision of a RePL qualified Pilot, associated hardware and data processing.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Provision of a Pilot
• DJI Phantom 4
• Sentera Multiprectral Camera (446nm to 840nm spectral range)
• Acquisition and processing of captured data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform

Photogrammetry involves the use of RPA with waypoint navigation technology to capture multiple geo-referenced site based images. Via post processing, various output models such as point clouds, 3D surface models and 2D mosaics can be produced. With geo-referenced images, captured data and information enables processed models to be developed with centimetre accuracy.

Different hardware packages can be configured to suit your specific photogrammetry requirements and flight objectives. Service includes the provision of a RePL qualified Pilot, associated hardware and data processing.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Provision of a Pilot
• DJI Phantom 4 RTK
• D-RTK2 MobileBase Station
• Acquisition and processing of captured data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform 

The Monash Drone Discovery Platform is able to provide drone photography/videography services to accommodate documentation, building/asset investigation and multimedia purposes. This includes the provision of Phantom 4 aircraft to capture footage and stills across varying landscapes and internal/external to buildings and structures. 

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform

A Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) provides theoretical and practical education and information to enable participants to conduct competent and safe flight operations in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) legislative compliance requirements. An RePL qualification is mandatory for all Pilots flying:

• A drone larger than 2 kg;
• Conducting operations outside the CASA standard operating conditions;
• For a remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC) holder;
• If you’re planning to conduct flights onsite Monash University campuses.

The training is delivered over a 5 day block, with participants provided with a nationally recognised competency encompassing AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator's Certificate) qualifications.

This training provides already certified sub 7kg MultiRotor RePL Pilots with additional CASA qualifications to conduct RPA operations using aircraft with a take-off weight >7kg but <25kg.

A prerequisite for any Pilots who wish to hire the platforms Matrice 210, Matrice 600 or Quaternum RPAs, the training is conducted over a single day and consists of theory components pertinent to flying a larger MultiRotor aircraft and a practical flight demonstration on a heavy machine

Utilising FLIR (forward looking infrared) sensors and cameras to obtain thermal imaging and temperature measurements for broad use case applications including landscape, biota and infrastructure. Ideal as a research tool for time series analyses, with Photogrammetric models also able to be generated from flight data. Thermal surveys are conducted with the DJI Matrice series drones configured with the DJI Zenmuse H20T Thermal camera, delivering a 20-30 minute flight time.

Service includes the provision of a RePL qualified Pilot, associated hardware and data processing.

This request includes the following service(s):

• Provision of a Pilot
• Matrice 300
• ZenMuse H20T Thermal Camera
• Acquisition and processing of captured data

Please note: A formalised quote detailing all associated costs will be provided to you for approval after evaluation and consideration of your service requirements. This will consider the flight area location, flight planning, amount of data to be acquired, required Piloting resources, data processing resources, etc. Noted prices are for indicative purposes only.

For additional information, please contact Matthew Lee, Manager – Monash Drone Discovery Platform