Who we are
About AeroIQ
AeroIQ exists to help organisations turn drone technology into real operational capability.
Why we exist
Our Mission
Our mission is to give teams the knowledge, structure and confidence to run safe, compliant and commercially valuable drone programmes inside their own organisation.
We do this through honest advice, deep technical expertise and practical support grounded in real world experience. AeroIQ is built around capability transfer. We help teams become confident, capable and independent, with the systems, skills and operational understanding needed to use drone technology safely, effectively and with purpose.
For us, success means your organisation is not just equipped with the right technology, but genuinely capable of using it well.
Our approach
Building Practical, Scalable Drone Capability
AeroIQ helps you get real value from drones, whether you need a fully designed internal programme or simply the right enterprise grade hardware set up correctly. Our approach combines training, programme design, technology deployment and operational assurance into a practical, end to end capability model.
Training
We build your internal skill through structured training and hands on coaching, giving your team the judgement and confidence to operate safely in real world environments.
Drone Training →
Programme design
We design enterprise grade drone programmes with clear workflows, safety structures and operational processes so you can move beyond ad hoc drone use and into reliable, well managed operations.
Drone Consulting →
Technology deployment
When you need hardware, we supply and configure DJI Enterprise systems to suit your requirements. From entry level Enterprise aircraft to DJI Dock and remote operations, we make sure the technology is set up properly, integrated into your workflow and delivering meaningful outcomes from day one.
Drone Hardware →
Operational assurance
As your capability grows, we help strengthen assurance, compliance and continuous improvement frameworks so your drone operations remain safe, auditable and commercially robust.
Safety, Compliance & Performance →
Whether you are building a full drone programme or simply need the right tools for the job, AeroIQ provides the expertise, technology and operational structure to make drones a dependable, valuable part of everyday work.
Director & Founder
Luke Johnson
Luke’s passion for aviation started almost as soon as he could walk. As a child, he was fascinated by aircraft. What began as childhood fascination grew into a lifelong passion for aviation, flight, technology and performance.
That passion evolved into radio controlled aircraft, fixed wing aviation and eventually a career in flying, earning his commercial pilot licence and working as a flight instructor. At the same time, Luke became deeply involved in the emerging world of drone technology and competitive FPV racing, culminating in competing at the 2016 Drone FPV World Championships in Hawaii.
The drone Luke raced was designed and built entirely by him, including the carbon fibre fabrication, completed in his garage. That reflects the way he approaches technology. He doesn't just fly it or sell it. He works to understand it, build it, test it, refine it and push what it can do.
Over the years, Luke played a key role in building the DJI Enterprise market in New Zealand, supporting awareness, education, adoption and practical understanding of enterprise drone solutions across the country.
Luke understands drones from the inside out, but his value is not only technical. He knows how to match the right equipment to the right application, identify where drone technology will create real operational value, and help organisations avoid costly mistakes.
AeroIQ was built from that passion, experience and knowledge. Its purpose is to give organisations honest guidance, practical expertise and the confidence to use drone technology safely, effectively and independently.
Luke’s approach is practical, direct and capability focused. The goal is not simply to put drones into organisations. It is to help teams understand what is possible, make better decisions and build drone programmes that work in the real world.
Director
Zane Gibbs
Zane has built his career at the intersection of engineering, systems thinking and practical problem solving.
Zane’s interest in drone technology took shape while studying Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Auckland. As part of his studies, he led a nano scale quadcopter coordination project, the university’s first drone based undergraduate project.
The project went on to win the university’s annual engineering competition. More than an academic achievement, it gave Zane an early look at what drone technology could become and sparked an interest in the way complex systems, technology and real world applications could come together. That early experience shaped the way he works today: curious, technical, and focused on building systems that actually deliver.
Before moving into the drone industry, Zane spent around five years working in real estate. That experience shaped the way he works with people. He learned to listen, understand what a client is trying to achieve and provide a high level of service throughout the process.
Over the past five years, Zane has built strong experience across the commercial drone industry, working with companies in surveying, construction, infrastructure, environmental monitoring and emergency services, helping teams adopt drone technology, improve data quality and integrate aerial workflows into their existing systems. He has also become one of the most trusted commercial drone specialists in the country, selling more commercial-level drones over the past five years than any other individual in New Zealand.
During that time, he developed capability in photogrammetry, geospatial workflows and commercial drone technology. His engineering background gives him a structured approach to problem solving and a strong understanding of how technology can be integrated into wider operations.
Zane combines that technical knowledge with a genuine focus on the client. He asks the right questions, explains complex ideas in a way that gives people clarity rather than confusion, and provides honest advice, helping companies make informed decisions and avoid investing in technology that does not fit their needs.
He sees drones as one part of a wider system. The real value comes from working backwards from the outcome, then designing workflows and processes that deliver accurate, repeatable results with minimal disruption. With a background in computer systems and programming, he’s particularly interested in the evolution of autonomous drone technology, especially the DJI Dock ecosystem, and how it will reshape operations across New Zealand.
Zane’s philosophy is simple: provide the advice someone genuinely needs, even if that means recommending another provider or a different solution. Long-term trust matters more than short-term wins. Clear, honest guidance creates better outcomes, stronger relationships, and programmes that actually work.
At AeroIQ, Zane brings together engineering, technical capability and a strong service focus. His goal is to help companies use drone technology in a way that is practical, well considered and delivers real value.
Let’s talk
Ready to talk about your drone programme?
Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will tell you honestly what it takes.