Aerial robotics or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are a rapidly expanding industry with a broad range of applications and possibilities. Aeronavics has been at the forefront of this innovative and expanding technology. Need to check the high country farm to assess the grass or see what the sheep are up to? Want to film aerials […]

Deep in New Zealand’s rural heartland, drone maker Aeronavics tests aircraft designed to corner the fast-growing emerging market for unmanned aerial vehicles in the film and television business.

The developer of drones used in the production of “Dr. Who” and the “Twilight” films is one of a stable of New Zealand firms that are using the […]

Aerial imagery, near-infrared detection and aerial robotics sound like they belong in a military operation, however these advanced technologies are set to change the dynamics of forest management.

Scion and Raglan-based Aeronavics Ltd have teamed up to field test unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) mounted with interchangeable remote sensing technologies for use in forest management. Researchers from […]

We proudly announce that Aeronavics is nominated as a finalist for the New Zealand Innovators Awards 2013 in two categories: Design and Engineering and Excellence in Research. According to the organizers: “this is a great achievement as the quality of entry was outstanding and entry numbers have increased by over 20 % on last year.”

The event is […]

The North of Sweden is an open playground for filmmakers and cinematographers and Film Company Meta4Film has been up shooting for their up and coming film “The Visit”, using our SkyJib 6. The crew flew in temperatures as low as -17C to capture the best views of the breath taking landscape.

A preview of Meta4Film’s “The […]

Aeronavics recently delivered identical twin SkyJib X4 Titanium’s for a program to be aired on the Animal Planet network. The two craft were custom built in the newly opened Aeronavics RTF (Ready To Fly) factory facility in New Zealand. Featuring state of the art components; these two field machines complete with custom transport cases are destined to […]

Aeronavics Skyjib flies over the Monaco Grand Prix to broadcast for a major sports network. The recent introduction of the Titanium series from Aeronavics, provides the highest quality airframe structure on the globe, several networks are now using our craft for sporting events and live broadcast applications. With a solid emphasis and focus on safety, Aeronavics is […]