Future 50: Africa Drone Kings - Drone technology that goes beyond selling a flying machine

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Founded by Vice Phiri and Andrew Mokoto, the Johannesburg-born business helps farmers, mines, security companies and other customers put drones to productive use.

Customers can buy or hire drones, receive training, arrange finance and insurance, and access servicing, repairs and technical support.

With more than 10,000 hours of drone flying behind it, the business has expanded beyond Johannesburg into the Western Cape and Zimbabwe.
29 Sep 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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