School Drone Program &
DJI Certification
A 10-week school program for Year 9–12 students — one session per week across a full semester. Build foundational drone knowledge, explore real-world career pathways, and graduate with a recognised DJI Certification.
Duration
10 Weeks · 1 Semester
Format
1 Session / Week
Year Groups
Years 9 – 12
Certification
DJI Cert Available
Delivery
At School or Perth Facility
Pricing
TBA
Is School Drone Program Right for Your School?
STEM Coordinators
If you're looking for curriculum-linked industry connection that goes beyond textbooks, this program is built for you. Easy justification, strong student engagement.
Science & Technology Teachers
Module D maps directly to physics, computing, and environmental science content — reinforcing drone dynamics, sensor technology, and data literacy in a real-world context.
School Principals & Leaders
For leadership teams seeking to demonstrate relevant 21st-century learning, Module D is a high-impact, low-risk program that parents and students respond positively to.
Agricultural Colleges
Schools with a strong agricultural program will find Module D particularly relevant — connecting drone technology directly to the production systems students are already studying.
Careers Advisors
VET and careers coordinators use Module D to expose students to drone-related career pathways across agriculture, engineering, surveying, and emergency services.
Regional WA Schools
We have experience delivering to remote and regional schools. We understand the logistical constraints and work flexibly within your scheduling and travel parameters.
Course Content
- History and mechanics of drone technology
- Australian regulatory landscape: CASA, airspace, and licensing
- Core safety concepts and remote pilot responsibilities
- Drone hardware: motors, controllers, and GPS components
- Power and payload technology: batteries and sensor integration
- Principles of flight physics and engineering
- Advanced mission planning and execution
- DJI live demonstration and hands-on systems overview (Jensen)
- Post-flight reporting and data management
- The role of drones in agriculture (AgTech case studies)
- Specialized applications: mapping, inspection, and emergency response
- Emerging industries: construction, mining, environmental science, and film
- Professional certification and credentialing (DJI certification preparation)
- Program consolidation and leveraging drone skills for career pathways
Real Drones. Real AgTech. Real Careers.
DJI Certification — School Pathway
The only DJI Certification pathway in WA designed exclusively for school students. Content is paced across a full semester — one session per week — so students absorb and apply each topic before sitting the final assessment.
Live DJI Hardware Demonstrations
Students interact with real DJI enterprise drones during live field demonstrations. They see exactly what professional operators do in the field — not simulations or videos.
Mission Planning & Operations
Students learn how professional operators plan real-world missions — route design, airspace approvals, safety procedures, and post-flight reporting. Operational thinking built from the ground up.
AgTech Industry Insight
Students learn how Western Australia's agricultural sector is being transformed by drone technology — from precision spraying and crop mapping to early disease detection and data-driven farm management.
Metro & Regional Delivery
We come to your school — metro Perth or selected regional WA locations. Alternatively, schools can book a visit to our Perth demonstration facility for an immersive field experience.
Career Pathways — 8 Industries
Dedicated sessions explore how drones are used across agriculture, emergency services, construction, environmental science, film, mining, geospatial mapping, and defence. Students leave knowing exactly where drone skills can take them.
Where Can Drones Take You?
Drone technology is reshaping virtually every major industry — and the careers that come with it are only just beginning.
Agriculture & Precision Farming
Variable-rate spraying, crop health mapping, NDVI analysis, and autonomous irrigation. One of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors for drone operatorsp>
EEmergency Services & Search & Rescue
Police, fire, and rescue services use drones for rapid aerial assessment, missing person searches, flood mapping, and hazmat surveillance without putting crew at risk.
Construction & Infrastructure
Site progress monitoring, building inspections, volumetric surveys, and 3D structural modelling — safer and more cost-effective than traditional manual inspection.
Environmental Science & Conservation
Wildlife population surveys, illegal clearing detection, research-grade spectral sampling, reforestation seeding, and coastal erosion monitoring.
Survey, Mapping & Geospatial
High-precision photogrammetry, LiDAR elevation mapping, and GIS data collection for government, engineering firms, and land management agencies across Australia.
Film, Media & Broadcasting
Aerial cinematography for feature film, documentary, live broadcast, event coverage, and commercial advertising — one of the most visible drone applications globally.
Mining & Resources
Stockpile volume measurement, haul road inspection, blast fragmentation analysis, and pit mapping across WA’s massive mining and resources sector.
Defence & Public Safety
Border surveillance, tactical reconnaissance, logistics support, and disaster response coordination across Australian Defence and law enforcement agencies.
Dedicated career sessions, industry case studies, and real operator insights give students a genuine picture of where drone skills can lead.
School Program — Semester Enrolment
$3,000 per student covers the full 10-week program — one session per week across a school semester. Group enrolment discounts are available for larger cohorts. Because this is a semester commitment — not a single visit — schools should plan enrolment ahead of term start. Places per intake are limited.
Program delivery is available at your school or at our Perth facility. Regional delivery is available — contact us early to discuss logistics and travel inclusions.
Enrol Your School- ✔ 10 weekly structured sessions (1 semester)
- ✔ All drone theory, safety & regulations content
- ✔ Live DJI hardware demonstrations
- ✔ Industry career pathways sessions
- ✔ DJI Certification assessment (eligible students)
- ✔ Agri-Tech completion certificate
- ✔ Liability insurance for all on-site activities
Common School Program Questions
Both options are available. For incursions, we bring all necessary equipment and deliver the full program at your school grounds — subject to having appropriate outdoor space or sports field for the live demonstration flight. For excursions, schools visit our Perth facility where students experience a more immersive facility environment. Travel costs for regional delivery are factored into school quotes.
The program is designed for Years 9–12 and works particularly well with Year 10–12 STEM, science, and technology cohorts. Content can be adjusted for Year 9 groups or dedicated ag-tech elective streams at lower secondary. Contact us to discuss content calibration for your specific cohort.
School Drone Program
is exclusively for Year 9–12 students and runs one session per week across a full 10-week semester. Official DJI UTC
Certification
is a 2-day intensive program designed for working professionals who need rapid certification. School Drone Program
uses a slower, contextualised learning model with more emphasis on career exploration and foundational theory — appropriate for a school setting. Adults seeking DJI Certification should enrol in Module C.
Program content aligns with SCSA’s STEM frameworks across Science (physics of flight, sensor systems), Technologies (drone systems, automation), Mathematics (spatial reasoning, data analysis), and Careers Education. We can provide a brief curriculum alignment document on request for school leadership approval processes.
Yes. All flight demonstrations are conducted by CASA-licensed commercial drone operators under strict safety protocols. Students are briefed on safety procedures before the demonstration. Appropriate safety distances are maintained throughout, and all DJI aircraft’s built-in safety systems remain active during demonstrations. Aagri-Tech holds public liability insurance for all on-site educational events.
Launch Your School’s Drone Program
Complete the form and our education coordinator will contact you within two business days to discuss semester enrolment, availability, and how to get School Drone Program on your school’s timetable.
- 10 weeks · 1 session per week · full semester
- DJI Certification available at completion
- Metro and regional WA delivery
- Flexible scheduling around school term dates