Shaun Ledlie, Director at The Drone Council of South Africa
The drone industry’s significant potential to grow, even under COVID-19 lockdown and post lockdown conditions. Training of drone pilots, the fast tracking of local South African drone capabilities and MRO activities represent significant opportunities for job creation, SMME development and transformation. South Africa is in a position to substantially leverage its assets to take a strong regional and export position in the design, manufacture, testing, piloting and maintenance of drones.