Australian-made Heavy Lift Drones - Innovative UAV Solutions
Engineered in Australia. Heavy lift drones designed and manufactured locally, delivering precision-engineered solutions for complex drone operations.
Purpose-Built for Every Industry
From defence, public safety and enterprise, Freespace drones are engineered to meet the demands of real-world operations. Discover how our technology is transforming industries through precision, power, and performance.
Collaboration That Drives Innovation
Our partners are at the core of what we do. By working with industry leaders and innovators, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, delivering smarter solutions through trusted collaboration.












Freespace is a leading manufacturer of heavy-lift industrial drones, purpose-built to support the Enterprise, Defence, Public Safety and Logistics sectors. Our cutting-edge aerial systems are designed to handle complex operations, enhance operational efficiency, and meet the demands of high-performance environments.
Engineering Excellence Without Compromise
Australian-designed and built, the Callisto 50 is a world-leading heavy-lift drone for defence and industry. With cutting-edge hardware and software, it delivers unmatched performance and reliability.
Maritime Logistics
Freespace Callisto 50 drones enable efficient ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore / shore-to-ship transport, offering stable, reliable delivery of payloads in the maritime environment.
Cargo Logistics
Freespace Callisto 50 drones support cargo logistics with precision slung line delivery, ideal for transporting loads to hard-to-reach or remote locations.
Powered Tether System
The Freespace Callisto 50 can operate as a tethered drone system, using ground power for extended flight times—ideal for persistent surveillance, communications or monitoring.
Our Aircraft
Each one of our drones is built on a modular architecture, allowing users to interchange arms, motors, and configurations based o mission requirements.
Callisto 25 Heavy Lift Drone
Designed and manufactured in Melbourne Australia, the Callisto 25 facilitates operations <25 kg (55 lbs) MTOW and is the ideal training system for the larger Callisto 50 / 75 variants.
Callisto 50 Heavy Lift Drone
Designed and manufactured in Melbourne Australia, the Callisto 50 delivers stable lift and control for high-risk industrial operations.
Callisto 75 Heavy Lift Drone
Designed and manufactured in Melbourne Australia, the Callisto 75 offers extra payload lifting and endurance performance over the standard Callisto 50 platform.
Industries
Our drones deliver cost-effective, autonomous solutions for defence, enterprise, and public safety—enhancing logistics, real-time intelligence, and operational efficiency across missions and industries.
An Australian-designed multirotor drone with a 25 kg payload and 30 km BVLOS range. Built for ISR, resupply, comms relay, and cooperative lift missions in harsh and contested environments. Deployed by the ADF for reliable defence operations at home and overseas.
A high-performance, Australian-made drone with 25 kg payload and BVLOS capability, built for demanding industrial tasks. Ideal for inspection, surveying, logistics, mining, and utilities—trusted for safe, efficient, and scalable operations.
Built for the Demands of the Real World
We partner with those who push the limits — from emergency services and defence forces to enterprise leaders in mining, infrastructure and logistics. Our aircraft are engineered for the environments where precision, endurance and adaptability are not optional — they are mission critical. Whether it is lifting heavy payloads, extending your operational reach or gathering data from the most inaccessible locations, Freespace delivers UAV platforms trusted to perform when it counts.
Our Case Studies
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Explore Our Gallery
Get a closer look at our technology in action. From field deployments and test flights to behind-the-scenes engineering, our photo gallery showcases the performance, versatility, and innovation behind the Callisto 50 and other Freespace Operations solutions. Discover how we're shaping the future of heavy-lift drone operations — one image at a time.
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
At Freespace Operations, we understand that investing in advanced drone technology comes with important questions. Our Frequently Asked Questions section is here to provide quick, clear answers about our products, capabilities, services, and support.
The Callisto 50 is a heavy-lift multirotor drone designed and manufactured in Australia by Freespace Operations. It supports up to 25 kg payloads and is built for defence, industrial, and commercial applications.
Callisto 50 is used in defence, mining, logistics, infrastructure inspection, public safety, and disaster response — both in Australia and internationally.
The Callisto 50 was initially developed for the Australian Defence Force (Jericho Project). Over the last six years continual engineering and software development has seen the Callisto 50 stand out as the go-to system for defence forces around the world and large-scale enterprise operations. Its rugged design and reliability make it ideal for challenging tasks and environments.
Yes. It's engineered for harsh environments, including high winds and variable weather.
Absolutely. It supports long-line and tethered cargo transport, making it a reliable choice for aerial logistics and resupply missions. A world first — Callisto 50 can now team with up to four Callisto 50 drones to provide a cooperative lift capability for heavier load operations.
It is CASA-certified for commercial operations in Australia and supports compliance with international aviation regulations.
Yes. Freespace Operations supplies and supports clients both domestically and globally across a range of sectors. We currently have customers across defence and enterprise in the US, Canada, India, Singapore, and ANZ.
Yes. We offer full operational training, maintenance support, and integration assistance to ensure safe and effective deployment of our systems. We have partners AVIASSIST in ANZ for Callisto familiarisation training and ITPS for the North American market.
Yes. We provide custom payload integration and mission-specific configurations tailored to client needs.
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