Drones with cameras are often used by adventurous outdoor enthusiasts to capture nature's beauty.
SOUTH Africa's rapidly expanding commercial drone industry is creating new opportunities across sectors ranging from agriculture and logistics to security and emergency response, but experts warn that safety systems and regulations must keep pace as airspace becomes increasingly crowded.
Advanced unmanned aircraft are now being deployed for a growing number of commercial applications, leading to concerns about how drones and traditional aircraft will safely share low-altitude and controlled airspace in the years ahead.
According to Kopano Tholo, Senior Drones Underwriter at iTOO Special Risks, the key challenge is ensuring that all airspace users can see and be seen by one another.
"We are reaching a point where drones and manned aircraft will routinely operate in the same airspace. Without proper visibility and tracking systems, the risk of congestion, near misses, or operational incidents becomes very real," he said.
