ABOUT US
Flying Fox Drone Solutions is a professional drone service provider based in in the Yarra Valley, Victoria on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country. Founded in 2024, Flying Fox specialises in ecological surveying by leveraging drone technology to deliver fast, accurate environmental data that enhances conservation and land management efforts.
By combining aerial imagery with environmental expertise, we aspire to collaborate with our clients to deliver insightful results. Equipped with a Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC), Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), advanced surveying credentials and quality equipment, Flying Fox is driven by a mission to support ecological wellbeing.
Flying Fox Drones Solutions is named after the Grey-headed Flying Fox, a keystone species. They epitomise our mission to nurture our natural landscape through flight. We also strongly believe that drones should never replace people on the ground, especially Traditional Owners caring for Country. Rather, drones are a tool that can be consciously utilised to assist conservation efforts.
Coby (pronouns they/them) is the Founder and Chief Remote Pilot of Flying Fox. With an eclectic background in Graphic Arts and Ecology, drones combine their love for aviation, creativity and nature. They saw an opportunity to bring their skills and this exciting technology to the environmental industry and beyond with a mission to provide vital information efficiently.
As fun and innovative as this technology is, we still strongly believe drones and technology should never replace people on the ground, especially Traditional Custodians. Rather, drones are an incredibly useful tool to enhance on-ground efforts in a fast-paced world.
Coby is also a vaccinated and trained volunteer bat rescuer and carer, assisting injured and misplaced flying foxes and microbats whenever they can.
Balayang is the Woi-Wurrung word for the Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus). These fruit bats are an ecological keystone species and hold a special place in my heart. They are a threatened due to significant habitat loss and conflict with humans, often as a result of misunderstandings and untruths. Without these gentle, intelligent and loveable creatures, there is no bush to care for.
‘Sky puppies’ epitomise our mission to gracefully nurture our natural landscape through flight.
Learn more about these beautiful beings here: Atlas of Living Australia
To support the incredible volunteers who rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphaned flying foxes, please head to Fly By Night Bat Clinic.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT touch bats! If you ever see a bat by itself during the day, do not touch and call your local wildlife rescue group immediately.
