Launch, An African Drone Show with Gift Kgadima

South Africa was one of the few pioneering countries when it came to drone regulations globally. It is a country with a rich UAV history and heritage. In this episode we look at the landscape of the South African Drone industry. We start with a trip into the 80's. I then chat with Sam Twala about the process of how the South African Drone regulations, Part 101 were promulgated. We are also joined by Victor Radebe, who fills us in about how he's contributing to the industry with an Accelerator program. Here are links to some of the content covered in this show. South African Air Force Drone: Launch of South African Drone regulations SACAA Latest Annual Report 1st African Drone Accelerator Program Enjoy >>>

Drones have been a point of contention and during this Covid pandemic we have seen them occupy the headlines frequently. Not only are drones a global trend, but they are also a growing industry in Africa. In the very 1st episode, we take a look at the South African Drone landscape.