Independent contractor with technical and field expertise providing accurate geospatial data capture, quality assurance and practical deliverables for surveying, GIS and spatial projects, with specialist capability in commercial drone-based aerial operations.
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What are Geospatial Services?
Geospatial data capture, from field and flight to file
+ Geospatial services combine field-collected and existing location-based data to support mapping, analysis and informed decision-making. This includes aerial and ground-based data capture, spatial data management, remote sensing, surveying support, GIS integration, map production and the presentation of geographic information through reports, web maps and digital platforms.
What can be delivered?
Project-ready geospatial data and spatial outputs
+ Geofield provides geospatial field services for surveying, GIS and commercial projects, including aerial imagery, georeferenced orthomosaics, point clouds, surface and terrain models, contours, volumetric data, GNSS observations, asset location and condition records, inspection imagery and field-verification data. All captured information is quality-checked, documented and prepared for integration into mapping, analysis and wider spatial workflows.
Fully licensed and certified for commercial flight operations.
Specialist ReOC-backed flight operations aligned to surveying, GIS and geospatial project requirements.
+ Positioned to work alongside surveying, GIS, engineering and geospatial organisations, providing ReOC-backed drone operations, aerial data capture and operational support as an extension of their existing project capability. This combines Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) capability, approved night operations (NVLOS) and practical experience across aircraft, flight planning, field operations and site requirements.
Providing specialist drone capability.
Partnering with project teams to extend flight capacity and project delivery capability.
+ Structured to partner with surveyors and surveying organisations to provide the specialist drone capability needed to achieve successful construction, infrastructure, inspection, mapping and geospatial projects. This includes project flight planning, compliant operations and accurate aerial data capture, together with survey-aligned processing, quality assurance and the preparation of accurate, usable geospatial outputs—extending existing drone, field and technical capability from initial planning through to final deliverables.
Technology & Geospatial Data Services
Supporting drone systems, GIS workflows and the collection, management and delivery of spatial data.
+ Technical and data services supporting commercial drone, surveying, GIS and geospatial projects. This includes drone platforms and docking systems, software applications, communications, networks, cloud services, data transfer and storage, GIS integration, spatial data collection, quality assurance and project reporting. Support can be provided across fixed, temporary and remote-site operating environments, including remotely managed, EVLOS and BVLOS operations where required.
Experience to extend your project capability.
Combining expertise across technology, data and infrastructure.
+ International experience in information technology, enterprise and solution architecture, data governance and systems implementation across Defence, government and private-sector environments provides a strong foundation for disciplined planning, integration, security, documentation and problem-solving across surveying, GIS and geospatial projects. This experience supports dependable, independent specialist capability alongside established project teams.
GEOSPATIAL FIELD SERVICES
PROJECT SUPPORT, DRONE OPERATIONS
ReOC-backed commercial operations.
RePL and AROC qualified.
Approved night operations (NVLOS).
Accurate, survey-aligned data capability.
Information technology expertise.
+ Practical drone operational capability supporting surveying, GIS and geospatial projects through aerial data capture, inspections, mapping, aerial distribution and field operations, underpinned by operational risk management, safety controls, site compliance and technical support.
Flight Operations
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Chief Remote Pilot (ReOC)
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CASA-licensed (RePL)
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Night Operations (NVLOS)
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Radio Certified (AROC)
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Commercial Flight Planning
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Small Multirotor RPA Rated
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Medium Multirotor RPA Rated
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Aerial Distribution Licensed
Operational Support
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Project Coordination & Support
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Data Governance, Management & Reporting
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Geospatial Data Capture & Processing
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End-to-End Flight-to-File Pipelines
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Survey-Aligned Data Format Ingestion
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Drone Hardware & Field Systems
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Software & Platform Support
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Connectivity & Network Support
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Cloud & Data Workflows
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System Configuration & Testing
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Technical Troubleshooting
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Operational Workflow Development
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Vendor & Customer Coordination
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Security, Storage & Backup Planning
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Commercial Deployment Support
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Compliance & Monitoring Support
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Aerial Chemical Distribution Support
Flight Capabilities
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Aerial Imagery
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Aerial Surveys
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Asset Inspections
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Volumetric Surveys
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Agricultural Operations
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3D Imagery
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Thermal Inspections
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Construction Progress Capture
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Repeatable Field Operations
Deliverables
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Accurate & precise survey-aligned data.
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Orthomosaics (GeoTIFF/JPG/PDF)
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Point Clouds (LAS/LAZ/E57)
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Surface Models (DSM/DTM)
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Contours & Elevation Data
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Volumetric & Stockpile Reports
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Georeferenced Site Imagery
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3D Mesh & Reconstructions
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CAD Outputs (DXF/DWG/LandXML)
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GIS Datasets & Map Layers
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Repeat Monitoring Datasets
Accuracy / Reference examples
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VRS, CORS, NTRIP, RTK, PPP, PPK, GNSS
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WGS 84, GDA94 / MGA94, GDA2020 / MGA2020
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AHD and ellipsoidal heights
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Vertical RMSE target: <3 cm
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Horizontal RMSE target: <3 cm
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Preferred RMSE target: <1.5 cm, GSD <1.0 cm/px
Technologies
Supporting interoperability across commercial drone hardware, field systems, software, networks, cloud platforms, geospatial processing and reporting environments.
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Drone Platforms: DJI Enterprise, DJI Agras
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GNSS & Positioning: Leica, Trimble, Topcon, Emlid
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Networks & Connectivity: Cellular, Wi-Fi, NTRIP, remote field communications
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Cloud & Data: Cloud services, local storage, structured data and backup workflows
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CAD & Engineering: Autodesk, Bentley
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GIS Platforms: QGIS, ArcGIS
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Photogrammetry & Processing: DJI Terra, Pix4Dmatic, Virtual Surveyor
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Agricultural mapping and spraying systems
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Microsoft, VMware, Linux & cloud environments, including workstations, servers and networks
Location
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Based in Toowoomba
Choosing the right operator level for safe, professional and compliant operations.
ReOC (REMOTE OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE)
THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD FOR COMMERCIAL DRONE OPERATIONS
Geofield operates under a CASA-issued ReOC, providing a documented operational framework for safe, professional and compliant commercial drone services. This includes approved operating procedures, pilot oversight, risk management, record-keeping and operational accountability—making a ReOC-backed operator particularly well suited to surveying, GIS, infrastructure and other structured or complex projects.
A ReOC is best suited to businesses and organisations that provide commercial drone services, employ RePL-qualified pilots or conduct operations beyond the excluded category. Getting a ReOC is a more involved process that requires the appointment of a nominated Chief Remote Pilot who holds a RePL, as well as the submission of company operating procedures and policies to CASA for review and approval. It also requires appropriately qualified key personnel and places the organisation under ongoing CASA regulatory oversight. Pilots operating under the ReOC must hold the applicable RePL and relevant RPA category and type permissions. The ReOC framework supports scalable operations, structured service delivery, ongoing regulatory governance, operational approval processes and integration into more complex operating environments.
Best suited to:
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Businesses, organisations and operators seeking full operational control, growth and commercial credibility.
Why?
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Structured operational procedures
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Approved operational documentation
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Formal safety and risk-management
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Commercial operational accountability
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Operational planning and compliance oversight
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Ability to support larger or more complex operational environments
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Greater alignment with enterprise, infrastructure, mining and survey sector requirements
Resulting in safe, professional and compliant operations.
ALTERNATIVES
RePL (REMOTE PILOT LICENCE)
A licence for individual pilots
A RePL is an individual pilot qualification covering specified drone categories and weight classes. It is generally required for pilots operating under a ReOC and may also support applications for more advanced operational approvals. A RePL does not expire, although pilots remain responsible for maintaining their competency.
Best suited to:
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Pilots flying larger drones
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Working for existing operations
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Seeking advanced operational capability.
RPA OPERATOR ACCREDITATION
A starting point
Eligible micro and excluded-category drones may be operated commercially without a RePL, provided the drone is registered, the operator holds CASA operator accreditation and all excluded-category conditions are followed. Operator accreditation is intended for comparatively straightforward, lower-risk operations and is valid for three years.
Best suited to:
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Entry-level commercial operators
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Low-risk operations.
Independent operations partner for commercial projects across the Darling Downs, regional Queensland and Australia
