It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... that jacket your ordered from Asos.com.

Within months, some Australians may get the option to have items they purchase online delivered straight to their doors by drones.

Australia Post is trialling the use of remotely piloted drones internally, with the backing of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. If the initial two-week trial is successful, the company hopes to trial the service with consumers by the end of the year.

"We're exploring the viability of adding this to our multiple methods of delivery," Australia Post chief executive Ahmed Fahour said.