south africa

Hello pilots, I have a Dji Mavic Mini and I'm planning to visit South Africa and Namibia in October. I am traveling from Mauritius and wanted to know if ever my drone will be confiscated at the airport. Did any of you guys had a similar experience please share with me what did you do and how it...

Du Toitskloof pass

I've tried to capture a few of the storm backdrops around Sandton in South Africa. Got splashed a few times, but not too bad. What do you think? This link for all photos files: Sandton by Francois van der Merwe

Just received this today, new rules for Drones in South Africa

Hello to everyone hope you are all enjoying your Mavic's :) Got my Mavic in December and loving it, done about 40 flights so far and looking forward to flying high and maybe make a few friends along the way. So far i have loved every minute flying and also seeing other peoples reactions and...

This is only my third video I have made since getting a drone, coming from a photography background it is taking some getting used to. I would really appreciate your honest feedback as i know there is plenty of scope for improvement! Thank you in advance. //AKOMA // One 4x4 - Three friends...

Good day all, I just need clarity on a few of the rules for operation of my Mavic in South Africa. Here is a link to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) website that explains the rules. 1. It mentions RPA's not being 50m from people/persons, buildings/structures. Is this a...

Just got my Mavic Pro last week, couldn't be more excited, have had about 40 mins of flying time so far ! So much to learn in terms of flying, camera operation and of course local drone regulations. Cant wait to get stuck into it. This is my first drone and I am so happy I made the choice I did :D

The Mavic Pro was the drone I had been waiting for, I have always had an interest in aerial photography and videography but the portability of the Mavic was what i needed with my travels. Here is my first credible video i have put together, I'm more of a stills photographer normally so i would...