Lee Carseldine
Chief Remote Pilot & Chief Remote Instructor
Founder of Droneit Group. Lee's roles also include RPAS pilot, instructor, videographer and English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessor.
About Droneit
Australia’s most trusted drone training school
CASA-authorised RPAS training, drone services and sales, built on a decade of commercial flying, a zero-harm safety record, and instructors who work in the industry they teach.
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A word from our founder
Droneit Group is Australia’s leading provider of drone training, services and sales, with an industry reputation for execution, quality and reliability. What started as a single-operator business has grown into a national team of commercial pilots and instructors, helping individuals and businesses of every size put drone technology to work.
Aviation can feel complicated. Our job is to break it down into something you can understand, so you make the right decisions. Whether that’s buying a drone, getting your CASA licence, flying with us or using our industry drone services, we’ll help you navigate the layers of aviation regulation so you can execute your goals safely and effectively.
Operating across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Droneit Group has delivered projects for large-scale businesses ranging from film and TV documentaries to complex aerial data collection, mapping and inspection. Regardless of scale, our flawless safety record is something we take very seriously, and we continue to operate as a zero-harm, incident-free company.
As a progressive operator, we’ve been first to market with innovative UAV applications across infrastructure, agriculture, government, mining, local councils and commercial development. We’ve built the people and skills to ensure no project is too large or small to deliver on, and it’s that same real-world experience our instructors bring to every course.
- 12+
- Years in the field
- 6,000+
- Graduates trained
- ~1M
- Combined flight hours
The team
Real pilots. Real instructors. Real support.
Every Droneit course is taught by commercial RPAS pilots and instructors who work in the industry, backed by a support team that keeps your training on track from enrolment to certification.
James Jones
General Manager
Co-Founder of Droneit Group. James' roles also include Chief Digital Officer and AI researcher, driving Droneit's learning technology.
Danko Zikic
Sales Manager
Danko ensures every student receives the best advice on choosing a course. He is also a talented RPAS pilot and RPAS instructor.
Kate Harradine
RPAS Instructor
Kate is an RPAS instructor conducting weekly theory and practical courses, mainly in Brisbane. Kate is also a KDR tutor.
Mark Pimenta
Flight Instructor
Mark has a background in aeronautical engineering and conducts practical flight training and assessments in Melbourne.
Rick Wyman
RPAS Instructor
Rick is an experienced RPAS flight instructor based in Sydney. He has a background as an aeroplane flight instructor.
Peter Austin
RPAS Instructor
Peter is an experienced RPAS instructor based in Perth, conducting both RPAS theory and practical flight training.
Nathan Hunt
Flight Instructor
Nathan is an experienced RPAS flight instructor based in Adelaide, with a background as an aeroplane flight instructor.
Steve Whitby
RPAS Instructor
Steve is a very experienced RPAS instructor based in Cairns with a background in commercial aviation.
Gary Thomas
Theory Instructor
Gary is a commercial pilot with over 20 years of experience training and assessing Defence aviators.
Kev Nguyen
Flight Instructor
Kev is an RPAS flight instructor conducting practical flight training and assessments for Droneit students.
Rob Go
Digital Manager
Rob manages all digital systems at Droneit, including the preparation of operations manuals for new ReOC holders.
Karen Bravo
Account Manager
Karen is Droneit's bookkeeper, ensuring students receive tax invoices on request and keeping Droneit ATO compliant.
Kady Ferrer
Senior Student Support Assistant
Kady welcomes new students to their course and ensures student enquiries are addressed and communicated effectively.
Linh Dang
Process & Efficiency Analyst
Linh analyses Droneit's workflows and systems, identifying improvements that keep operations efficient and every process running smoothly.
Dave Guarin
Senior Training Operations Coordinator
Dave works closely with management to ensure Droneit's internal procedures are well documented and every role is clearly defined.
Julius Sanchez
Senior Student Administration
Julius ensures all student records are kept up to date across multiple software systems and assists the digital team.
What we stand for
Our core values
We are committed to a workplace that protects the safety and welfare of our team, clients and contractors. Every course and every flight starts with safety.
Droneit proudly supports the health, well-being and employment of our local defence community.
Our network
Trusted by Australia’s biggest organisations.
Student reviews
Rated 4.9 by 500+ graduates.
“I completed my RePL, AROC and ReOC through Droneit and couldn’t recommend them more. Not only are they really affordable but the dedicated training team are always available and willing to help out with whatever questions you have.”
“The online portal is the best I’ve seen. Being able to listen to the audiobooks while driving meant I got through the theory so much faster than I expected.”
“Kate the AI tutor is a game changer. Any time I got stuck at night I just asked and got a clear answer instantly. Passed first go with a 99%.”
“My training manager called me every step of the way. It never felt like a faceless online course. It felt like real people who actually fly drones for a living.”
“Went from zero experience to running my own ReOC business in a couple of months. The Business Masterclass alone was worth the price of the whole course.”
“Sat my flight assessment in Melbourne and the assessor was fantastic. Honest, friendly and genuinely wanted me to succeed. Best money I’ve spent on my career.”
“I completed my RePL, AROC and ReOC through Droneit and couldn’t recommend them more. Not only are they really affordable but the dedicated training team are always available and willing to help out with whatever questions you have.”
“The online portal is the best I’ve seen. Being able to listen to the audiobooks while driving meant I got through the theory so much faster than I expected.”
“Kate the AI tutor is a game changer. Any time I got stuck at night I just asked and got a clear answer instantly. Passed first go with a 99%.”
“My training manager called me every step of the way. It never felt like a faceless online course. It felt like real people who actually fly drones for a living.”
“Went from zero experience to running my own ReOC business in a couple of months. The Business Masterclass alone was worth the price of the whole course.”
“Sat my flight assessment in Melbourne and the assessor was fantastic. Honest, friendly and genuinely wanted me to succeed. Best money I’ve spent on my career.”
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