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About APLAEA

Our Vision

At APLAEA, we envision a thriving low-altitude ecosystem where drones and aerial technologies transform agriculture, energy, logistics, and environmental management across Asia-Pacific. We are committed to advancing precision farming, enabling smart energy solutions, and fostering an interconnected, sustainable future for industries and communities.

Why Choose Us

By joining APLAEA, members access a dynamic network of governments, enterprises, and universities. Through forums, projects, and policy dialogues, they help set standards, drive innovations, and turn low-altitude applications into real-world impact.

Vision. Velocity. Value.

Our Mission

Enabling a Safe, Sustainable, and Interconnected Low-Altitude Economy

APLAEA’s mission is to advance the safe and responsible development of low-altitude aviation by fostering industry standardization, supporting regulatory pathways, accelerating cross-sector innovation, and nurturing real-world application of emerging technologies—from agricultural UAV spraying to AI-driven solar farm inspections—building a resilient, future-ready economy.

Our Values

Openness – Embracing cross-border and cross-sector collaboration
Synergy – Bridging governments, enterprises, and academic forces to co-create value
Sustainability – Advancing technologies that strengthen environmental stewardship and community resilience
Innovation – Empowering solutions from agricultural precision management to smart energy diagnostics
Integrity – Upholding transparency, neutrality, and shared benefits across the ecosystem

Market Insights

Australia’s drone market is expected to grow significantly over the next twenty years. This section of the report outlines high level market projections, highlighting the key industry groups driving growth and sets out our expectations of the market by 2043.

The number of drone flights this year is estimated to be approximately 1.5 million. We predict that it will increase to approximately 60.4m by 2043. This increase is driven primarily by drones being used for goods deliveries – an industry that is projected to grow exponentially over the next 20 years.