Drone News & Industry Insights
Welcome to the official news and insights hub of DC Geomatics — South Africa’s leading drone technology and compliance company. With over 10 years of experience in the drone industry, we specialise in drone sales, pilot training, compliance consulting, and aerial solutions. Stay informed with the latest updates on drone regulations, technological advancements, product launches, and expert perspectives from the field. Whether you're a hobbyist, professional operator, or corporate client, our content keeps you at the forefront of South Africa’s evolving drone landscape. Join our community and explore the future of unmanned aviation today.
OUR MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2014
Diamond member of the Commercial Unmanned Association of Southern Africa.
2015
Establishment DC Geomatics PTY Ltd.
2017
First fully licensed drone operator in Kwa Zulu-Natal - Civil Aviation Regulations
2018
First fully licensed Drone LIDAR operations - Surveying
2019
First fully licensed National Drone Pilot Network - Media
First fully licensed Crop Spraying operations - Agriculture
2020
First fully licensed Armored Personnel Carrier combined with drones - Security
First fully licensed live operations in 5 drone disciplines - Media, Surveying, Inspections, Agriculture and Security
2024
Executing over 5000 safe take-off and landings monthly
2021
DJI Agriculture enterprise dealer
2022
DJI Agriculture enterprise dealer
2023
Change regulations to allow for swarming in South Africa
DC Geomatics became the first company to do swarming operations in South Africa
Became the first license to hold swarming rating in South Africa
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DC GEOMATICS ON THE RADIO
Board member of CUAASA, Nico van Rooyen spoke on #DieGROOTBrekfis with Ruben and Sonet about Drone regulations in SA.
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Drones in agriculture
Nico van Rooyen talks about the advantages of drones in the agricultural industry on GROOTplaas. Watch the full video on YouTube and learn about all the benefits that drones have in the agricultural industry.
South Africa’s first crop-spraying drones can legally fly from today – saving farmers millions
An AGRAS MG-1P model, made by the world’s largest drone company DJI, took off under the KwaZulu-Natal-based drone company DCG. The company recently changed its name from DC Geomatics which has an RPAS Operator Certificate (ROC). The company's services include aerial mapping and surveying as well as security surveillance.
Drone swarm avoids crashing in the dense forest using a new algorithm
A new system of flying while avoiding obstacles enables a swarm of 10 lightweight drones to fly together without crashing into one another – or the environment.
Drone market outlook in 2022: industry growth trends, market stats and forecast
There’s no arguing the spike in drone industry growth that has occurred in the last few years – the drone services market size is expected to grow to $63.6 billion by 2025, and Insider Intelligence predicts consumer drone shipments will hit 29 million by 2021.
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