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Unmanned Aerial System Flight Test Range

Status: Complete
Client: QinetiQ
Location: Cloncurry, Queensland
Project Value: <$40M

Sitzler was tasked with designing and constructing the Unmanned Aerial System Flight Test Range (UAS FTR) at Cloncurry Aerodrome for QinetiQ, as part of the Queensland Government’s Drones Strategy. The project included building an aircraft hangar, workshop, surveillance radar tower, range control centre and other facilities. Despite location challenges and COVID-19 delays, Sitzler completed the project ahead of schedule, ensuring unimpeded operations at Cloncurry Airport throughout construction.