Drone services, also known as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) services, is the emerging market for services built around flying robots that can be remote-controlled or flown autonomously using software-controlled flight plans in their embedded systems
Drone Services In South Africa
Drone Hire SA
Address: 117 7th Ave, Highlands North, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 346 5413
Africa Drone Kings – Drone Specialist
Address: Ground floor, SCY HOUSE, 8 Eileen Rd, Blairgowrie, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
Areas served: Botswana and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: +27 11 824 0678
Aerial Drone Solutions
Address: 13 Silver Village Silver Lakes Golf Estate, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 72 049 6035
Epic Air Drone Operator South Africa
Address: Unit 8b, 8 Victoria Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Areas served: Kimberley and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 21 203 3123
Integrated Aerial Systems
Address: Fairweather House, 176 Sir Lowry Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 21 001 0449
UDS UAV & Drone Solutions
Address: 2 Bompas Rd, Dunkeld West, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: +27 11 447 7337
Can you fly a drone in a residential area in South Africa?
Drones may not be flown within 50 meters (164 feet) of people or private property (without permission from the property owner). Drone pilots must maintain a visual line of contact with their drones at all times while in flight. Drones may only be flown during daylight hours
How much does a drone license cost in South Africa?
For pilots currently in possession of a valid manned Pilot License (NPL, PPL, CPL or ATP ) only days 1, 2 and 3 of the Theoretical Course are mandatory. As a result the applicable course cost will be R 5 400.00 excl VAT
What qualification do I need to fly a drone in South Africa ?
To be able to fly your drone (of up to 2kg) within 150m of people and built-up areas then you will need at least an A2 CofC (Certificate of Competency) licence, even if you only fly your drone as a hobby.
How long does it take to become a drone pilot in South Africa?
UAV Industries is proud to launch South Africa’s first accredited BVLOS Training Course, open to qualified RPAS pilots in possession of a valid Remote Pilot Licence. Spread over ten days, training currently takes place at one of our two authorised flight schools in Cape Town and Johannesburg.