ExecuJet is adding Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
services at its African facilities in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Lagos.
UAVs, known more commonly as drones, will form
an integral part of ExecuJet’s operations, enabling clients to carry out
inspections, surveys, mapping and photography in greater detail. ExecuJet will
be able to deploy UAVs to any location on the continent, as required by its
customers.
Gavin Kiggen,
Director, Aviation Africa, ExecuJet, says:
“The market for drone technology in
the commercial sector has been increasing in recent years and is expected to
grow at a rate of 19%+ between 2017 and 2020, as the technology becomes more
widely utilised.
Whilst attending the Drone Con conference, it emerged from
research done by Dr Roelof Botha that in South Africa, the drone market is
expected to create 24,000+ jobs by as early as the end of 2018, contributing
R2b+ to the economy. |
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Gavin Kiggen |
“UAVs can be used in various ways, from wind
turbine inspections and crop monitoring, to covering sporting events and filming
for television and movies. Industry experts believe that Africa is one of the
most progressive regions when it comes to drone technology.”
ExecuJet will be offering RPL training to its
existing pilots and staff, through its certified SA CAA partner, to ensure its
staff are fully able to meet client requests and carry these out safely and
efficiently.
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