NT Drone Industry Strategy

The Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission’s Final Report identified drones as one of the emerging technologies that will play a critical role in achieving the government’s vision of a $40 billion economy by 2030.

To ensure the Territory capitalises on the opportunities presented by drones, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has developed the draft NT Drone Industry Strategy.

What it aims to do

The draft strategy provides a framework that aims to grow the size, scope, capability and sustainability of the drone industry.

It also supports the the Territory’s ambition to become a global leader in this field.

A mature drone industry will result in increased productivity and economic participation across all sectors.

It also presents significant opportunities, particularly for those in regional and remote regions of the Territory.

Objectives of the strategy include:

• set targeted, practical initiatives to grow the industry, build technical capability and increase jobs and investment in the NT
• identify unique factors that will support or challenge the Territory’s participation in the drone industry
• consider the availability of skills and jobs required to grow the industry.

Provide feedback

To provide feedback, go to the Have Your Say website.

Feedback received will inform the final strategy which will be released in 2024.

Other reports and publications

• Opportunities to grow the Territory drone industry PDF (6.6 MB) – Ernst and Young Australia’s report on potential growth opportunities in the Territory
• Aviation Green Paper - sets the Australian Government’s direction to 2050 for the aviation sector:
  • read it on the Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website
• The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap - outlines the approach for regulations over the next 10 to 15 years:
  • read it on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority website