Used drones in Australia typically sell for A$155 to A$860 (about $110 to $605). Drones carry real legal obligations that vary by country — registration, operator ID and flight restrictions — and buyers expect a seller who knows that, so address it directly.
What drones are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$862 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$733 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$561 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$388 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$216 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Models still supported by current firmware and apps
- Extra batteries, propellers and the original case
What pulls it down
- Degraded batteries, which are expensive and model-specific
- Discontinued models no longer supported by the app
Selling a drone in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Charge every battery and note the real flight time
- Confirm the model still works with the current app
Getting it ready
- Check every propeller and arm for cracks, inspect the gimbal for free movement, and confirm the camera is undamaged.
- Charge each battery, record the cycle count if the app reports it, and check for any swelling — a swollen battery must not be sold or posted.
Photograph
- The drone with arms unfolded, whole, from above
- All batteries, propellers, controller and case laid out together
- Any crack, scratch, worn arm or damaged propeller, plus the battery health screen if available
Put in the description
- Brand, model and take-off weight
- Camera resolution and gimbal condition
- How many batteries, their cycle counts and health, and whether any is swollen
Brand, model and bundle: “DJI Mini 3 Drone, Under 250g, 3 Batteries, Fly More Combo”. Take-off weight is a genuine search because it determines which rules apply. Say how many batteries and whether the controller and case are included.
Lifts in spring and before Christmas. Current models from major brands sell within days; older models drop sharply when a successor launches, so there is little advantage in waiting.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$862 a buyer pays is the A$862 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for drones.
- Selling a drone in Sydney
- Selling a drone in Melbourne
- Selling a drone in Brisbane
- Selling a drone in Perth
- Selling a drone in Adelaide
- Selling a drone in Gold Coast
- Selling a drone in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a drone in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Has it ever crashed?
Answer honestly. Crash damage affects motors, arms and gimbal alignment in ways that are not always visible, and buyers who fly regularly always ask.
Do drones lose app support?
Yes, and it substantially reduces value. Confirm the model still works with current app versions before listing.
Should I disclose a crash?
Always. Crash damage affects the gimbal and arms, and buyers who find out afterwards will return it.
More: how to sell a drone, what drones are worth, or Cameras & Photography across Australia.