Mapping & surveying
Survey-grade aerial data, orthomosaics, 3D models, stockpile volumes and topographic outputs for faster, safer decisions.
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Africa’s enterprise drone technology partner
Turn operational challenges
into aerial intelligence.
Complete drone solutions for government, mining, agriculture, security, construction, utilities and engineering—from aircraft and training to operations, data and ongoing support.
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Nationwide capabilityFrom Sandton to the field
One partner. Every stage of the mission.
DJI aircraft salesQualified operationsActionable dataTechnical support
Popular drone & UAV solutions
What we do
Real-world outcomes,
powered by flight.
Technology is only useful when it solves the problem on the ground. Our teams combine aircraft, sensors, aviation discipline and sector knowledge to deliver dependable results.
Mining & inspection
Repeatable progress monitoring, thermal inspection and high-resolution asset intelligence without exposing teams to unnecessary risk.
Plan a mission ↗Precision agriculture
Crop health mapping, multispectral analysis and targeted spraying that helps South African growers act earlier and use inputs better.
Plan a mission ↗Security & surveillance
Rapid aerial awareness, perimeter monitoring and purpose-built operational support for estates, industry and critical infrastructure.
Plan a mission ↗Aerial media
Cinematic photography and video for property, tourism, construction, events and brands—planned, captured and delivered professionally.
Plan a mission ↗Drone delivery
Long-range aerial logistics for medical, essential and time-sensitive cargo, designed for difficult terrain and underserved communities.
Plan a mission ↗Pilot training
Practical training and consultancy for individuals, enterprise teams and organisations building safe, compliant drone capability.
Plan a mission ↗Repairs & support
Diagnostics, maintenance, genuine parts and technical support that keeps your aircraft safe, reliable and flight-ready.
Plan a mission ↗Built for African conditions
Where the work
gets serious.
Field-ready solutions for complex sites, demanding timelines and decisions that matter.
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MiningVolumes, inspection & rehabilitation
↗02AgricultureCrop intelligence, spraying & spreading
↗03ConstructionProgress, earthworks & site records
↗04SecurityThermal awareness & rapid response
↗05UtilitiesAsset inspection & condition evidence
↗06Surveying & geomaticsMapping, models & measurable outputs
↗07GovernmentPublic safety, infrastructure & environment
↗08Emergency servicesSituational awareness & search support
↗AI-assisted & smart solutions
From aerial capture
to operational insight.
We combine enterprise aircraft, mission sensors, automation and data workflows around the decision you need to make. The result is a practical solution—not another disconnected piece of hardware.
Discuss a smart solution ↗Infrastructure intelligence
Repeatable visual and thermal capture for utilities, roads, roofs, solar assets and industrial facilities.
Explore this application ↗Construction progress
Consistent site records, mapping and 3D outputs that help project teams compare progress and communicate clearly.
Explore this application ↗Smart public operations
Aerial data workflows for traffic observation, disaster response, environmental monitoring and municipal planning.
Explore this application ↗Automated site awareness
Dock-based and scheduled missions for recurring inspection, security and asset-monitoring requirements.
Explore this application ↗Regional experience
African operations.
Documented learning.
Selected work and capability from the wider Drone Solutions network. Quantified results are shown only where they are supported by programme records.
ZimbabweHealthcare logistics & skills
Medical delivery demonstrated. Local capability built.
At the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex blood-donation launch, the Zimbabwe team demonstrated the movement of blood samples by delivery drone. The regional training operation has also trained more than 1,500 pilots through CAAZ-licensed programmes.
1,500+pilots trained
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MozambiqueMedical air logistics
Connecting laboratories and health facilities.
Phase-one KITE operations moved COVID-19 and TB samples between health facilities and laboratories, with temperature logging and tracking built into the workflow. The established Inhambane programme has continued beyond the initial case study.
1,600+operational flights
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MalawiHumanitarian drone ecosystem
Experience shaped by last-mile health logistics.
Our Malawi capability is focused on the country’s established humanitarian-drone environment, where aerial transport, imagery and connectivity have been developed around hard-to-reach communities and time-sensitive health supply chains.
3priority use cases: transport, imagery & connectivity
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DRCEnterprise capability
Local presence for demanding Central African missions.
The DRC operation extends the network’s enterprise, mapping, agriculture and logistics capability into a market where distance, terrain and infrastructure make locally supported aerial technology especially valuable.
4solution pillars: mapping, agriculture, inspection & logistics
Discuss a similar programme ↗Commercial options & business case
Acquire the capability.
Measure the return.
We can structure a quotation around outright purchase, staged deployment or a third-party asset-finance application. We also help define the operational baseline needed to test the investment case.
Finance options
Flexible acquisition, assessed per organisation.
- Cash purchase or electronic transfer against an accepted quotation
- Third-party asset finance or lease-to-own application where available
- Deposit, repayment term and residual structure agreed in the finance offer
- Approval subject to affordability, credit assessment, supporting documents and financier terms
- Pricing subject to VAT, stock availability, exchange-rate movement and quotation validity
Published ROI benchmarks
What comparable drone programmes have reported.
These examples are external benchmarks, not promises. Your result depends on task frequency, labour, travel, downtime, compliance, data processing and the solution deployed.
30–50%Lower inspection costA World Bank review reports this range for drone-enabled wind infrastructure inspection versus ground methods.View source ↗85%Lower incident deployment costDJI reports this benchmark from a UK police drone deployment compared with helicopter response.View source ↗£5mEstimated five-year savingBalfour Beatty VINCI’s HS2 drone programme reported this estimated surveying and construction saving.View source ↗
Build a project-specific ROI case ↗Current technology portfolio
The latest aircraft
for the mission.
Current-generation DJI consumer, enterprise and agriculture systems—alongside specialist VTOL and delivery platforms—supported by people who understand how they perform in the field.
51 min max flightDJI Mavic 4 Pro
A triple-camera professional imaging drone for commercial content, documentation and creative aerial work.
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Intelligent multi-sensorDJI Matrice 4T
Compact visible, thermal, NIR and laser-ranging intelligence for inspection, security and emergency response.
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59 min · 6 kg payloadDJI Matrice 400
A heavy-payload platform for large-scale mapping, infrastructure inspection and complex public-safety missions.
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24/7 remote operationsDJI Dock 3
Automated, remotely managed drone operations for repeatable site inspection, security and emergency response.
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100 L sprayingDJI Agras T100
High-throughput spraying, spreading and lifting for large commercial agriculture operations.
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70 L sprayingDJI Agras T70P
A versatile commercial platform for efficient spraying, high-capacity spreading and agricultural lifting.
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50 L spraying · 55 kg spreadingDJI Agras T55
A lightweight, intuitive platform for high-rate spraying, precise spreading and lifting across orchards and smaller plots.
Request a quote ↗Up to 6 hoursARACE Phoenix
A fully autonomous electric tiltrotor platform for large-area mapping, surveillance and demanding long-range missions.
Request a quote ↗Autonomous VTOLDeltaQuad Pro
Runway-free fixed-wing efficiency for mapping, inspection, surveillance and critical transport missions.
Request a quote ↗230 km with 4 kgKITE Delivery Drone
A modular autonomous eVTOL platform built to move critical cargo rapidly across difficult terrain.
Request a quote ↗Need a different platform or payload?We source and configure complete solutions around your operational requirement.Speak to a specialist ↗
Autonomous delivery · runway-free operationsAutonomous aerial logistics
Meet KITE.
A proven electric VTOL logistics platform designed to connect communities, facilities and field operations when roads are slow, difficult or unavailable.
KITE combines vertical take-off and landing with efficient fixed-wing flight. Its secure internal payload bay supports hand dispatch, automated dispatch, drop and winch operations for medical supplies, laboratory samples, emergency equipment and other time-critical cargo.
230 kmRange with a 4 kg payload
40,000+Flights informing the platform
eVTOLNo runway required
Protected, adaptable internal payload system
Our Sandton baseDrone Solutions South Africa
Local presence.
Regional reach.
We are building South Africa’s most complete drone capability: one accountable partner for equipment, operations, data, training and support.
Based in the commercial heart of Sandton and connected to the wider Drone Solutions network, we bring international technology together with practical African operating experience.
01End-to-end partner
ZANationwide service
360°Mission support
Visit our office
Meet us in
Sandton.
Johannesburg office
Atrium on 5th
9th Floor, 5th Street
Sandton, Johannesburg
2196, South Africa
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What can we help
you achieve from above?
Tell us about your operational challenge, site or aircraft requirement. A drone specialist will help define the right next step—from a formal or financed quotation to a live demonstration or solution consultation.