Basic drone pilot training in South Africa

Service Overview

Professional Basic Drone Pilot Training services by Charnize Sibanyoni, based in Pretoria. Skilled in Remote Pilot Licence (RPL), UAS Instructor Rating, Pre-Flight Inspections & Safety Procedures, Flight Planning & Airspace Compliance, Normal & Emergency Procedures. Credentials: Remote Pilot Licence (RPL) - SACAA, UAS Instructor Rating, 30+ Logged UAS Flight Hours. Operates DJI Phantom 4, DJI Mini 5 Pro, DJI Matrice 4E. Contact to discuss your project and get a custom quote for your location.

Equipment & Tech Specs

DJI Phantom 4 DJI Mini 5 Pro DJI Matrice 4E

Coverage Area

Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Serves 8 areas

Pretoria, Gauteng

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Bloemfontein, Free State

Soweto, Gauteng

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

East London, Eastern Cape

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Cape Town, Western Cape

Try Before You Commit

Not sure if we are the right fit? Book a one-day trial to evaluate our pilot's skills, equipment quality, and professionalism. You pay only for a single day — no long-term commitment.

R 2,700/ day

One-time trial, no strings attached

Full day of professional service

Evaluate pilot skills & equipment

No long-term obligation

Long-Term Hire

Loved the trial? Move to a long-term partnership.

Weekly Retainer

R 13,500 / week

Dedicated pilot for weekly deliverables

Best Value

Monthly Retainer

R 54,000 / month

Priority scheduling, best rates

About the Pilot

Qualified Remote Pilot holding a valid SACAA Remote Pilot Licence and UAS Instructor Rating with 30+ logged flight hours and 9 months of UAV operations experience. Trained at Flyfofa Aviation School, Wonderboom, with hands-on field operations, equipment setup, troubleshooting and safety procedures, including flying close to buildings and industrial structures. Familiar with DJI Enterprise/Matrice platforms and agricultural spraying systems, and currently completing a Higher Certificate in SHEQMAN.

Charnize Sibanyoni

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Work Experience

Sales Assistant/Cashier · Fish and Chips, Phola Mall

Dec 2025 – May 2026

UAS Instructor Practicals / Training Assistant · Flyfofa Aviation School, Wonderboom National Airport

May 2026 – June 2026

UAS Instructor · Flyfofa Aviation School, Wonderboom National Airport

June 2026 – August 2026

Education

Geospatial Analysis Specialisation — University of Toronto & Coursera (2026)

Matric Certificate

Higher Certificate in SHEQMAN (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management)

Key Achievements

Valid SACAA Remote Pilot Licence (RPL) UAS Instructor Rating 30+ logged UAS flight hours Completed Geospatial Analysis Specialisation (University of Toronto & Coursera, June 2026)