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Africa · Regulated — registration + licence for commercialDrone Services in South Africa
11 live drone services from 5 pilots across 4 areas in South Africa, covering surveillance & security patrols, land & topographic surveying, basic drone pilot training, enterprise & specialised training and more. Rates are published up front — day rates from R2,700, and the agreed price is recorded in the service agreement before work starts.
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Browse drone services in South Africa by category
Counts are live listings in South Africa. Open a category to compare every pilot offering it.
Where our pilots work in South Africa
Regions and cities with live drone services, counted from the listings below. Open one to see the pilots based there and the pilots who travel in.
Drone services available in South Africa now
Every listing publishes its day, weekly and monthly rate, so you can budget before you make contact, and the agreed price is recorded in writing before work starts.
Hiring a drone pilot in South Africa
Post your requirement with the location, date and deliverable — pilots covering Johannesburg, Boksburg, Pretoria reply with a quote, and you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates before booking. Drone operations here are regulated — registration + licence for commercial: registration is required, and commercial work calls for sacaa part 101 remote operator certificate (roc) for commercial work. The pilot you book holds that authorisation — see the licensing panel below for the details and the official source.
See every drone pilot in South Africa for profiles, equipment and coverage, or post a requirement to have pilots come to you.
Drone Laws in South Africa
Licensing & flight requirements for pilots
Regulated — registration + licence for commercial
South Africa's SACAA Part 101 rules require drones over 7 kg (or all commercial drones) to be registered, and commercial operators to hold a Remote Operator Certificate.
Registration
Required — register your drone with the civil aviation authority
Altitude limit
120 m typical ceiling — verify local airspace maps
Licence (commercial)
SACAA Part 101 Remote Operator Certificate (ROC) for commercial work
Key rules
- Register drones with SACAA (Part 101)
Drone services in South Africa — common questions
How much does a drone pilot cost in South Africa?
Day rates for drone services currently listed in South Africa run from R2,700 to R5,000, depending on the category, crew size and equipment. Rates are published on each listing and you only release payment once you approve the work.
Do drone pilots in South Africa need a licence?
South Africa's SACAA Part 101 rules require drones over 7 kg (or all commercial drones) to be registered, and commercial operators to hold a Remote Operator Certificate. Commercial work: SACAA Part 101 Remote Operator Certificate (ROC) for commercial work. The drone also has to be registered. Always confirm current requirements with SACAA (South Africa) before booking — the responsible pilot holds the operating authorisation.
What drone services are available in South Africa?
The busiest categories in South Africa right now are surveillance & security patrols, land & topographic surveying, basic drone pilot training, enterprise & specialised training, industrial & structural inspection. Each listing states what is included and the equipment used.
How do I hire a drone pilot in South Africa?
Post your requirement free and describe the location, date and deliverable. Pilots who cover that area respond with a quote, you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates, then book — the agreed rate and scope are recorded in writing before work starts.
Need a drone pilot in South Africa?
Post your requirement free — describe the location, date and deliverable, then compare quotes from pilots who cover South Africa.
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