Founded in 2015, UAV Industries is one of the leading drone companies in Africa, offering both drone operations and training, with bases in Johannesburg and Cape Town. UAVI is the holder of a valid Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators Certificate (UASOC) as well as an Approved Training Organization (ATO).
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UAVI is a proudly BBBEE Level 1 service provider, with a focus on woman empowerment. Managed by a female Accountable Manager, who has been in the aviation industry since 2005 and is actively involved in the day-to-day business, UAVI’s management team is 65% female.
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UAV Industries
An organization with both an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators Certificate (UASOC) and Approved Training Organization (ATO), UAV Industries (Pty) Ltd and UAV Industries Training Africa (Pty) Ltd offer professional, reliable and compliant drone operations and training.
We are passionate about training students, ensuring they qualify with the confidence and competence to enter the unmanned aircraft systems industry. We understand that the students of today are the leaders of the future.
With a team rich in aviation, our team has a thorough understanding of:
- The aviation industry (many of our personnel have a manned aviation background, having been in the industry for greater than 10 years)
- Safe and legal operations within South African airspace
- Civil Aviation Authority policies, procedures and Regulations and Technical Standards
- Training, both theory and practical
Unmanned
Aircraft System (Drone) Operations
UAV Industries has drone experts within the business, focused on providing the best service to our customers, always considering the output required.
We have experience in a wide variety of industries that include industrial and engineering inspections, powerline inspections, security surveillance, mapping and surveying.
Our flight support team includes experts with knowledge in aspects of security and safety, operations, and regulatory requirements of the drone industry, with a thorough understanding of:
- The aviation industry (many of our personnel have a manned aviation background, having been in the industry for greater than 10 years)
- Safe and legal operations within South African airspace
- Civil Aviation Authority policies, procedures and Regulations and Technical Standards
- UASOC operations, and management
Why Choose UAV Industries Training Africa?
UAV Industries Training Africa (SACAA/1181/ATO) is your certified solution for obtaining your Remote Pilot Certificate. Our comprehensive training course streamlines the process, covering theory and practical training. Theory sessions are conducted live online, in classroom or through self-learning on our e-platform.
Practical training is tailored to your schedule and conducted one-on-one, with flexible timing and booking options.
Our Courses
Remote Pilot Certificate
Initial remote pilot training enabling you to obtain your remote pilot certificate from Civil Aviation Authority
Initial remote pilot training enabling you to obtain your remote pilot certificate from Civil Aviation Authority
Register NowYou can choose between a multi rotor or fixed wing rating or do both with your initial training
The RPC course consists of:
- 5 days of theory lectures (online or in classroom)
- 2 days restricted radiotelephony lectures (online or in classroom)
- 5 RPC theory exams
- Subjects:
- Air Law
- Human Factors
- Meteorology
- Principles of flight: multirotor
- Flight planning and navigation
- Aircraft technical and general
- 1 restricted radiotelephony theory exam, and 1 oral exam
- 5 – 10 2-hour sessions of practical training, booked at your convenience
- Final skills test with an examiner
- A class 3 aviation medical is required to obtain your license
Locations:
Exams are written at one of our approved facilities:
Practical flight training is completed at one of our approved facilities:
Restricted Radio Telephony
Focusing on unmanned aircraft operations and understanding of airspace and communication.
Focusing on unmanned aircraft operations and understanding of airspace and communication.
Register NowThe restricted radiotelephony course has been designed for unmanned aircraft system pilots, focusing on unmanned aircraft operations whilst ensuring you obtain a comprehensive understanding of airspace and communication.
During these 2 days, you will enjoy practical examples and scenarios assisting you to understand and apply the theory. This course prepares students for the radiotelephony theory exam, with a proven success rate in passing the exam first time.
We want safe skies and do our utmost to ensure our students qualify with the confidence and competence to apply what they have learnt to make informed decisions
This course is included in the Remote Pilot Certificate course.
Beyond Visual Line of Sight
UAV Industries proudly offers SACAA-certified Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) endorsement training.
UAV Industries proudly offers SACAA-certified Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) endorsement training.
Register NowThe BVLOS course consists of:
- 3 days of theory lectures (online or in classroom)
- 1 theory exam
- 5 – 10, 2-hour sessions of practical simulator training, booked at your convenience
- Final skills test with an examiner
Locations:
The theory exam is written at one of our approved facilities:
Practical simulator training is completed at one of our approved facilities:
Fixed Wing (Aeroplane) Rating
Longer duration, surveillance type drone missions require fixed-wing airframes.
Longer duration, surveillance type drone missions require fixed-wing airframes.
Register NowShould you be interested in operating a Vertical Take off and Landing (VTOL) system, you will need both a multirotor and fixed wing rating.
The fixed wing course consists of:
- 1 theory lecture (online or in classroom)
- 1 theory exam
- 5 – 10 2-hour sessions of practical flight training, booked at your convenience
- Final skills test with an examiner
Locations:
The theory exam is written at one of our approved facilities:
Practical flight training is completed at one of our approved facilities:
Instructor Pilot License
Use your knowledge and skills to teach others, guiding and mentoring students to ensure they reach their full potential.
Use your knowledge and skills to teach others, guiding and mentoring students to ensure they reach their full potential.
Register NowAre you looking to take your drone career to the next level? UAV Industries is proud to present our SACAA approved drone instructor’s course, which will allow individuals with their remote pilot certificate (RPC) the opportunity to become a drone instructor.
The instructors course consists of:
- 2 days theory (online or in classroom in Sandton)
- Train-the-trainer
- 1 x theory exam
- Briefings
- Patter sessions
- Practical training
- Student guidance and mentoring
- Final skills test
Locations:
The theory exam is written at one of our approved facilities:
Briefings and patter sessions are completed in:
Practical flight training is completed at one of our approved facilities:
Testimonials
Both instructors were great, helpful and patient when asked a question. I will admit I felt a bit overwhelmed with all the technical information at times - but was very happy when told that we can book 1 on 1 sessions with an instructor, if we feel we need them. This helped settle my 'study' nerves a little
Heidi Louw
I was very impressed with the knowledge and experience of all the instructors
Frederick Cawood
Danie, Mervin and Matt were really fun to work with and they were very knowledgeable about BVLOS
Ruan Elliot
All the instructors were well prepared, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It was an absolute pleasure being their student
Fion Williamson
It’s been quite an interesting and intense journey of learning, growing and developing into achieving this milestone. It’s been a mission but now it’s Mission Complete!! Thank you to my whole support system. My trainer Francois and UAVI for all the work during the course of getting me SACAA approved. Will be posting my creative drone work on @pilotdronesa. To many more missions
Thulani Sejo, Licensed RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) / Drone PilotOur Services
Aerial Drone Mapping & Surveys
Utilising cutting-edge drone technology, UAV Industries specialises in aerial mapping and surveys through photogrammetry. This process involves measuring and interpreting features from high-resolution aerial imagery, resulting in quicker deployment and real-time data capture, eliminating delays associated with traditional survey methods.
Key Outputs Include:
- Raw video footage
- Geo referenced
- Orthomosaics
- Photogrammetry for measurement 3D modelling
- Survey-grade reporting construction
- Progress photography stockpile analysis
- Thermographic survey
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Drone Security and Drone Surveillance
Utilising advanced aerial technology, UAV Industries seamlessly integrates with ground security, providing highly effective security and surveillance solutions with extended reach and minimised human resource costs and safety risks. Our capabilities enable day and night aerial surveillance, with live data and video feed integration into local security systems for swift ground deployment.
Key Outputs Include:
- Live data and video feed
- High resolution thermal imagery
- Integration with on-site security teams for observation purposes
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Industrial Drone Inspections
Leveraging drone technology, UAV Industries conducts close visual inspections of live or hard-to-reach assets, extending reach, reducing risks, and minimising downtime. This approach leads to significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.
Key Outputs Include:
- Raw video footage Orthomosaics
- RGB/thermal/multispectral sensor data 3D modelling
- Radiometry
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