You Little Ripper
Ripper
// (Britain, Australia, slang) Very good; excellent; fantastic
Ripper Corp, established in 2015, is a corporation committed to driving the future of drones. Our name and ethos are inspired by the quintessentially Aussie phrase, “You Little Ripper!”
We’re using our expertise in drones to pave the way in the industry and bring about change. We believe the name “Ripper” perfectly captures the spirit of our team and company.
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Ripper Corp was built with a vision to make a difference
Our mission
To be the trusted leader in commercial and high-impact drone services and to protect what is precious to us all – our land, our wildlife and our communities.
Ripper Corp was founded on the belief that drones have the potential to do extraordinary things. It is not just our tech-enabled drones, but how and why we use them, that enables Ripper Corp to deliver high impact for our clients.
Our vision
To be the most trusted drone company in Australia with the best technology, the best team and the best methodology. Our vision is to use drones and other technologies to solve big problems, save lives and protect our communities and wildlife.
Our Beginnings - the World's First Rescue Drone Surf Rescue
Ripper Corp was founded in 2015 by Kevin Weldon (AO), a visionary with a deep commitment to technological innovation for the environment and making our community safer. Under his leadership, Ripper Corp became a trailblazer in deploying drones for life-saving missions, achieving the world’s first drone surf rescue by saving two young men in rough seas off Lennox Head in 2018—an accomplishment now commemorated in the National Maritime Museum in Sydney.
His legacy lives on through the company's innovative drone solutions which are now driven by a vision that has expanded beyond its original life-saving focus.
Today, Ripper Corp is proudly led by his grandson, Jason Young, who continues to drive the company forward, building on his grandfather’s vision and furthering its impact across Australia and beyond. The company has a strong team of employees and advisors, including Australia’s first certified drone pilot, Brad Mason.
From the land to the sea, we are using our advanced drone technology to capture critical insights for commercial, research and non profit clients. We specialise in the supply, development and deployment of tech-enabled drones to protect what’s precious to us all - our environment, our wildlife and our communities.