Who We Are
LLA Drones Technology PNG Limited is a registered Papua New Guinean company developing commercial drone services to support Government priorities and community needs.
Our role is to connect practical service requirements with specialist drone capability. LLA leads Government engagement, project development and commercial arrangements, bringing together the expertise needed for operations, training and ongoing technical support.
We focus on solutions suited to Papua New Guinea’s geography and operating conditions, with clear responsibilities and a long-term approach to service delivery.
Our Vision
A Papua New Guinea where distance and difficult terrain are fewer barriers to essential services, public safety and development.
Our Mission
To turn drone technology into practical, sustainable services that strengthen Government capability, improve access for communities and build skills within Papua New Guinea.
We focus on:
Reaching remote communities with essential supplies and services
Improving planning and decisions through reliable aerial information
Supporting emergency response, authorised police operations and public safety
Developing local skills and the support needed for lasting service delivery
What We Do
LLA works with Government agencies and specialist providers to:
Identify service needs and assess where drones can offer a practical advantage
Develop project scope, delivery models and commercial arrangements
Bring together operational expertise, training and technical support
Plan implementation around local conditions, community needs and regulatory requirements
Our scope includes logistics, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, and authorised security applications, including border and maritime monitoring.
Why We Exist
Mountains, islands and dispersed communities make delivering supplies, inspecting assets and responding to emergencies difficult across many parts of PNG.
Drone technology can help address these challenges, but successful services require more than aircraft. They need a clear purpose, capable people, reliable support and workable delivery arrangements.
LLA brings these elements together, with a focus on services that remain useful and sustainable beyond their initial deployment.
Our Commitment
✅ Practical Public Benefits
We focus on genuine service needs and clear measures of success, such as better access, timely information and more effective response.
✅ Clear Leadership and Responsibilities
LLA leads the commercial relationship for its Government projects, with defined responsibilities for specialist delivery. Implementation remains subject to the necessary agreements, funding and approvals.
✅ Safety and Accountability
We build safety, regulatory requirements and responsible information handling into project planning. CASA PNG retains independent aviation oversight.
✅ Local Skills and Lasting Value
We consider training, local participation, maintenance and ongoing costs from the outset to support capability that can be sustained within PNG.
Lance Johns
Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer
Leads company strategy, commercial positioning and rollout planning, setting priorities for LLA’s long-term development.
Lynton Skeen
Director of Business Operations & Supplier Relations
Leads business operations, supplier relationships and contract coordination, aligning specialist resources with project requirements.
Kennedy Peniel
Director of Government & Corporate Affairs (PNG)
Leads Government and corporate affairs in PNG, managing stakeholder relationships and supporting engagement with national, provincial and district agencies.