ANAPIX: Drone Pilots receives their Wings

Jody Wentzel and Najma Adams were awarded with their “wings” at Elsenburg after completing a Remote Pilot License (RPL). Picture Henk Kruger/African News Agency(ANA)

Cape Town, May 5 (ANA) The Western Cape Minister for Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, awarded candidates who completed their Remote Pilot License with their “wings”.

The Western Cape Minister for Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, awarded candidates who completed their Remote Pilot License with their “wings”.Picture Henk Kruger/African News Agency(ANA)

The Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, delivered the keynote address and participated in the drone demonstration. Candidates were assisted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture to successfully sit for the South African Civil Aviation Authority examination to obtain their Remote Pilot License (RPL). Drone technology is increasingly optimizing agriculture operations, increasing crop production and monitoring crop growth.

The DJI T16 agricultural drone took part in a demonstration at Elsenburg. Picture Henk Kruger/African News Agency(ANA)
Dr Ivan Meyer, Premier Alan Winde and HOD Dr Mogale Sebopetsa at Elsenburg where students received their “wings” as Remote Pilots. The Western Cape Minister for Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, awarded candidates who completed their Remote Pilot License with their “wings”. Picture Henk Kruger/African News Agency(ANA)