Over the past 15 years UAV Industries in partnership with TAFE Queensland have driven a progressive Maritime Training delivery model that has provided a reliable and familiar learning structure to enhance the Maritime skills and Commercial Ticket outcomes for the Torres Strait Maritime Industry.

UAV is committed to education improvement in the Torres Strait Region and will continue to challenge and improve educational learning concepts for future students

UAV Industries have two modern fit for purpose patrol boats stationed in the Port of Thursday Island Torres Strait. The vessels are dedicated to Commercial Maritime Training and Research activities in the Far North Queensland region . Our vessels are equipped to handle a wide range of training activity including Commercial Maritime as well as specialty training involving under water Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and Unmanned Surface Vessels.

UAV industries is a Bauer breathing air high pressure compressor agent with the ability to supply a full range of Bauer breathing air high pressure compressors and accessories. UAV Industries have also established a Bauer B-Detection Plus-M Testing Station and will facilitate breathing air testing to meet the Occupational Diving Operations Standard AS/NZS2299.1 for the region.

In 2018 UAV Industries developed paperless learning platform to help reduce our carbon footprint in the training industry. Our digital classroom format has produced a progressive student driven learning experience. The digital classroom approach has resulted in high levels of student engagement. Our modern device driven learning platform has allowed our participants to navigate the course content and material with confidence and ease.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters on which we work, live and sail. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

With over 17 years in the Torres Strait UAV Industries has a strong track record of delivering innovative region specific training to Maritime students of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. Company Director David Mcilwain has held a Lead Maritime Training Role in the Torres Strait since 2007 and has delivered Maritime training for the Torres Strait Marine Safety Program , Torres Strait Marine Pathways Program, Growing Our Own VET in Schools Programs, LSMU Rangers and the Australian Boarder Force. UAV Industries is focused on Indigenous Employment Outcomes and has continued to offer employment opportunities to graduate from the VET in Schools Growing Our Own Program which is funded by the Torres Strait Regional Authority