Menu
Log in


Log in

UAS Scholarship Winner Profile

Airservices Australia in partnership with the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) is providing a scholarship fund to support Australia's rapidly growing uncrewed industry. The purpose of the UAS Industry Scholarships is to foster greater participation and diversity of participants in the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry.

The scholarship will be used to pay for costs of training and related activities undertaken by individuals to promote the benefits and generate interest in entering the UAS industry, or to gain additional qualifications or experience in the UAS industry, with a focus on increasing the diversity of those seeking to enter the UAS industry.


2025 Scholarship Winner Profile - Miryam Piechocinski

"I completed my BVLOS OCTA Exam Training with Aviassist. BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) training is essential to advancing my career in surveying, as it significantly expands the capabilities of drone operations. With BVLOS certification, I can capture data over larger and more complex areas efficiently, improving project scope and deliverables. It allows access to advanced surveying applications such as corridor mapping, infrastructure inspection, and remote area assessment, which are often not feasible under standard VLOS limitations".


"BVLOS also demonstrates a higher level of regulatory compliance and technical skill, making me more competitive in the industry. I’ve really enjoyed entering the drone industry—it combines my love for technology with the practical aspects of surveying. Flying weekly has become something I genuinely look forward to, offering both challenge and reward. I'm excited by the potential of BVLOS to unlock even more ambitious, large-scale applications in the near future.

Now that I’ve completed the BVLOS training, I feel well-prepared and confident to sit the CASA exam. The course has equipped me with a solid understanding of airspace regulations, risk management, and operational procedures. I'm ready to formalise my education and take the next step toward full BVLOS certification."

As a Survey Cadet on the Eastern Freeway upgrades in Melbourne, Miryam assists with spatial data collection through weekly drone flights for site measurements and monitoring.


Contact Us

PO Box 496
Glen Waverley VIC 3150

Australia

info@aaus.org.au


Privacy Policy

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software