A Ten News First report from the southern hemisphere's biggest drone show on the potential for drones to make a positive difference in the world.

The report explains how Australian innovators are leading the way in applying drone technology in areas such as emergency response.

According to Dr Catherine Ball from the Australian National University, Australia ranks number one in the world for the non-military use of drones.

The report also touches on the ethics of drones and the risk of cybercrime undermining trust in the technology.

This story was broadcast on 14 November 2022.