Exciting Rental Fleet Updates as at April 2025
- DFH is now offering a simple credit card hold option for the value of the items you rent as the security deposit (EFT upfront no longer required).
- Your rental becomes free of charge if you decide to purchase the same item brand new within 14 days of the rental period.
- Rental fleet significantly enlarged as at March 2025, adding several units including Matrice 4 E, Matrice 4 T, H30T, M350 RTK, RTK3, flood lighting systems, tethered power solutions, M3M etc.
- We maintain a large and well managed Aus wide fleet of drones for dry hire. One of the models you are looking for may not be far from your location – call 13000 029 829 and ask for Rachel to get a quick heads up on the nearest location and best hire price for the item you need.
Contact Rachel our hire fleet manager:
1300 029 829
0490233192
Are you interested in advancing your drone technology skills? Drones for Hire provides the DJI T40/T50 Type Rating Certification, designed for current Multi Rotor RePL holders. With this certification, you gain the ability to operate your personal T40 drone on your property. If you plan to extend your flying activities to other properties, consider obtaining an additional ReOC license in conjunction with your type rating certification.
FAQs’
Q1: Can I fly my T40/T50 drone anywhere with the type rating?
A1: The DJI T40/T50 type rating certification allows you to operate your T40/T50 drone on your property. However, if you intend to fly on other properties, you may need to obtain an additional ReOC license.
Q2: Can I fly any large drone with the type rating?
A2: No, the type rating is specific to the DJI T40/T50 drone and does not grant permission to operate drones over RePL standards. Different certifications or licenses are required for larger drones.
Q3: How long does it take to complete the type rating certification?
A3: The duration to complete the DJI T40/T50 type rating certification varies based on prior experience. If you are familiar with DJI products, such as the T30, the endorsement can take just a few hours. However, for those less experienced, it typically involves training courses and assessments, spanning several days to weeks.
Q4: What are the prerequisites?
A4: To obtain the DJI T40/T50 type rating certification, you typically need to hold a Multi Rotor RePL (Remote Pilot License) and fulfill any additional qualifications specified by relevant authorities.
Q5: How much does it cost?
A5: The cost of obtaining the DJI T40/T50 type rating certification varies, but it's generally around $1300. If you get it with a T40/T50 drone get $300 off your purchase.
Q6: Does it expire?
A6: The DJI T40/T50 type rating certification does not expire.
Q7: What should I expect during the training?
A7: During DJI T40/T50 Type Rating Certification training, you can expect to learn the following:
- Comprehensive instruction on the operation of the DJI T40/T50 drone.
- Training on the maintenance and care of the drone.
- Practical hands-on experience in flying the DJI T40/T50.
- Guidance on safety protocols and regulations.
- Evaluation through assessments or exams to ensure competency.
35-min video: T50 Full Spraying Demo
2-min video: Customer scouting stock yards, feral pigs and even mustering.
T30 demo, T40 demo, and T50 demo
8-min video: summary of the T50s flight modes available on controller screen
2-min video: see the high flow rate and penetration a DJI T50 can deliver
Video the T50 holding its droplets in a controlled vortex bubble over a rice plantation
Go to all our YouTube videos (demos, how-to videos, Shorts)
Get fast local quotes for contractor spraying or mapping work here
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DFH aluminium enclosures for spray drones (2-min video)
CASA article: Drones taking agriculture sky high
AAUS: the leading association for uncrewed systems (drones, ROVs, robots) in Aus.
DJI Agriculture main site
Blackberry control action groups: Weeds Australia, VIC , NSW
Cotton Australia main site
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