About us

Saqqara takes its name from the ancient burial ground in Egypt where a remarkable artifact—often referred to as the “Saqqara Bird”—was discovered. This small wooden model, dating back over two millennia, is believed by some researchers to represent one of humanity’s earliest explorations into aerodynamic design, and it has been hailed as a precursor to modern conventional aircraft. It symbolizes the innovative spirit and technical curiosity that echo through our mission today.

Dr Abdulghani Mohamed and Dr Matthew Marino are both leaders in the Unmanned Aerial Systems field. Their multidisciplinary expertise spans tethered aerospace systems, turbulence modelling, wind tunnel testing, nonlinear aerodynamics, CFD, autonomous systems, bioinspired technologies, and sensor technologies. They have contributed to prominent projects, and provide expert advice to government and industry. Their drone-related technologies have featured in numerous scientific high-impact publications and media appearances on television, radio and online publications. Their achievements are recognised through numerous awards including Australia’s top aerospace innovator (2015) top defence scientist (2021) top aviation engineer (2022), and Top Drone Pilot 2023).

Saqqara Aerospace is 100% owned and operated Australian company based in Melbourne Victoria. Our team comprises of world-leading scientists and engineers who have a wealth of experience in the defence and aerospace industry. Our goal is to support industry and government in achieving their objectives through innovative and cutting-edge robotics technology. We offer end-to-end solutions and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results on time and on budget. At Saqqara Aerospace, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible solutions to meet their needs.