Powering Australia’s Middle Mile: A Partnership for Progress

Together, GAP Drone, Australia Post, and RMIT University are creating a plan for Australian self-sufficiency, ensuring that Australian skies carry Australian solutions

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GAP Drone, Australia Post, and RMIT University Team Up to Transform Australian Logistics

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – October 15, 2025 – GAP Drone is proud to announce a new partnership with Australia Post and RMIT University. This alliance brings together engineering innovation, national logistics reach, and academic excellence to completely change middle-mile delivery across Australia.

This collaboration goes beyond just using drones. It focuses on creating strong, scalable systems that will define the next generation of Australia's logistics network. The partnership is a commitment to improving connections for remote communities, greatly cutting down on transport’s carbon footprint, and preparing the nation’s essential supply chains for the future.

The partnership uses the unique strengths of each organisation:

• GAP Drone: Contributes the ATLAS-C modular drone platform, which is designed for flexible cargo and long-range autonomous flights in tough Australian environments.
  

• Australia Post: Provides unparalleled logistics infrastructure and essential operational knowledge, making sure the solutions are practical, scalable, and integrated into a national network.
  

• RMIT University: Drives the partnership with advanced research, specialized testing facilities, and talent development, ensuring the technology stays at the global cutting-edge of aerospace innovation.
  

Together, GAP Drone, Australia Post, and RMIT University are creating a plan for Australian self-sufficiency, ensuring that Australian skies carry Australian solutions. This joint effort shows a shared dedication to national progress and the belief that the future of logistics is airborne and completely collaborative.