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Case Study: Drone Hire Australia

Client: Drone Hire Australia
Vehicle Type: Ford Ranger Wildtrak – Service Body Canopy
Industry: Technology

Project Overview

Gitsham Automotive delivered a purpose built Ford Ranger service body canopy solution for Drone Hire Australia, designed to support their advanced service & technology operations. The solution was engineered to provide secure storage, functional & efficient workflow, and long-term durability in demanding field environments.

Standard Specifications

The vehicle was fitted with a 3 door aluminium service body canopy, featuring:

  • Central locking system (standard on Gitsham canopies)
  • Door ajar alarm for enhanced security & safety (standard on Gitsham canopies)
  • Automotive slam latch doors, single point handle with 3-point locking mechanism
  • Durable powder coated finish (internal and external), customised with a two tone colour door scheme
  • Galvanised sub-frame for corrosion resistance
  • Vehicle specific chassis mounted and crash tested fixing brackets for precise fitment

Optional Features Included

To further enhance functionality, the following optional features were added:

  • Under canopy trundle drawers 
  • Heavy duty Gitsham 2 cross bar canopy roof rack kit 
  • Under tray toolboxes & battery tray for secure storage
  • Flip worktop kit (integrated with trundle drawer)
  • Led taillight kit with integrated bliss sensors
  • LED square work lights for improved visibility on site
  • Custom lashing rails to suit their secure storage requirements for high spec and valuable cargo

Outcome

The completed service body canopy provides Drone Hire Australia with a highly functional, secure, durable, and efficient mobile workspace perfectly suited to their technology driven operations. The customer has expressed strong satisfaction with the final result, which can be seen in their testimonial video.