Drone Ops
About US
Drone Ops is a culmination of drone service companies merged into one to provide clients with trusted drone service solutions. As a team, we hold four variables at the core of our Business.
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What we stand for
Together these four variables are derived from the Trust Equation written and introduced by David Maister.
Credibility
- 9Credentials
- 9Skill mastery
- 9Competent
- 9Capable
- 9Honest
- 9Transparent
- 9Accurate
Reliability
- 9On-time performance
- 9Say what you do and do what you say
Intimacy
- 9Building lasting relationships with our clients
- 9Working in collaboration to meet the victory goal the client
Self Interest
- 9Development of Staff and Company
- 9Competing as a leader in the market
Powerline Inspection
Security
Asset Inspection
Blast Monitoring
Survey & Mapping
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Our Origin
The company started in 2015 and registered with the South African Civil Aviation Authority as a UASOC (G1252D). Drone Ops together with other drone service divisions have merged in 2021 to offer their clients a full solution to drone-orientated solutions for the Power, Security and Mining industries.
The services offerings range from Aviation Drone Pilot Training (SACAA/1211/ATO), Drone Aircraft Reseller of DJI enterprise and drone repairs by a qualified in-house RMT (RPAS Maintenance technicians), Drone Deployment Service Teams, Drone Conferencing and registered UASOC (Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Certificate) (G1252D).
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Meet the team
Sean Reitz
CEO
Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the Healthcare and Unmanned aviation industry. Skilled in Budgeting, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial coaching, Public Speaking, and English. Strong business development professional having attended RAU and an Executive development Strategy course at Harvard.
Thabo Mogawane
MD of Advanced Aerial powered by Drone Ops
Qualified Surveyor with a BTECH degree in Engineering Survey. He is registered with the South African Geomatics Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (Practice No: GTC ES 1997). He is currently completing his master’s degree in Town Planning.
Grant Tyson
Head of Growth and Sales
Successful Sales Career with 22 years’ experience. Ongoing target achievements, creating customer satisfaction with technology solutions to help drive business value. Empowering teams to achieve goals by creating high performance and reward environments. A highly motivated professional who is excited to lead and be part of a winning team. Excellent customer relationships and the ability to create lasting partnerships while effectively resolving customer challenges. Electrical Engineering in Heavy Current BTech Degree.
Damian Erhke
Head of Aviation and Compliance
Experience Manned aviation flight instructor and former unmanned chief flight instructor which paved the way for Damian to specialise as the Head of Aviation and compliance. Qualified as an aviation auditor, Aviation Quality Assurance, Safety Management and Drone Pilot with BVLOS, CTR Airspace.
Rene
Solution Account Manager for Drone Ops
Katy
Training Sales Representative
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Our CLients
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Customer Care
We are a premium drone company run by passionate & highly-experienced aviation experts from all sectors of the industry. By offering exceptional customer service in a modern digital environment, we strive to build a reputation of superior UAV experts on a global scale.
SALES
Interested in our service offering? Contact our sales team and we will get back to you.
Support
Already a customer? Contact our support team to assist you with your support queries.
COMMUNITY
The RPAS Alumni is a database of all drone pilots who have completed training with us. Join the community!
CERTIFICATIONS
Drone Ops is an approved SACAA UASOC with a class III General Air Service license.
UASOC No: CAA/G1252D
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