UAV Industries

UAV Industries is a South African drone operator and training provider with bases in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The company says it was founded in 2015 and runs two linked entities, UAV Industries (Pty) Ltd for operations and UAV Industries Training Africa (Pty) Ltd for training. It holds an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators Certificate and an Approved Training Organization certificate. The site describes it as a BBBEE Level 1 provider with a focus on empowering women, and says its management team is majority female.

Drone operations

The operations arm provides drone services for industrial and engineering inspections, powerline inspections, security surveillance, mapping and surveying. The company says many of its personnel have manned aviation backgrounds spanning more than ten years. Its flight support team works within South African airspace and Civil Aviation Authority regulations.

Training courses

The training arm streamlines the process of obtaining a Remote Pilot Certificate, covering both theory and practical training.

• Remote Pilot Certificate: a course that combines theory and practical training to qualify drone pilots.
• Theory sessions: delivered live online, in a classroom or through self-learning on an e-platform.
• Practical training: one-on-one flying sessions booked around the student's schedule.
• Other courses: restricted radio telephony and further drone licence courses.

Team and training scope

The site says the accountable manager has worked in aviation since 2005 and takes an active part in day-to-day operations. Its flight support team includes specialists in security, safety, operations and regulatory requirements. The training arm also offers initial remote pilot training that leads to a Civil Aviation Authority certificate.

Key facts

• Based in: Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
• Founded: 2015
• Certifications: UASOC, Approved Training Organization (SACAA/1181/ATO), BBBEE Level 1
• Markets: South Africa