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Intelligent & Insightful Drone Data for your Industry

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RDT Drone

About us

RDT is a multi-industry drone service provider that leverages drone technology to deliver accurate and actionable data to improve operational workflow and streamline industry processes. Our team combines experience from the aviation, technology, survey, engineering and data sectors.

We provide services such as farm & industrial , asset inspections as well as crop health analysis and spraying operations. Being a fully licensed and insured drone service provider, we deliver a professional end-to-end service from executing flight operations to advanced analytics and reporting.

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Our Services

Six integrated capabilities, one point of contact — aerial surveillance, ground intelligence and rapid response.

Autonomous Drone Surveillance

Drone-in-a-box patrols with thermal and HD imaging. Scheduled and randomised flight patterns with live feeds to your control room.

Targeted Drone Operations

Manually flown missions using thermal and HD imaging for targeted operations, with a live feed direct to your control room.

Vehicle Tracking & Analytics

Real-time fleet monitoring with GPS analytics, route intelligence, driver identification and maintenance management across 4,100+ device types.

Armed Security Response

Rapid armed response dispatch, trained personnel, incident escalation and on-site protection for commercial and residential estates.

Stolen Vehicle Recovery

Real-time tracking integration with recovery teams. Geofence-triggered alerts and rapid response coordination to maximise recovery rates.

VIP Protection & Escort

Discrete armed escort services, route planning and real-time coordination for high-value individuals and executive transport.

How It Works

1
FLY

Flight Deployment

Flight team airborne within 48 hours of a request.

2
PROCESS

Data Processing

Data uploaded and processed within 24 hours of flight completion.

3
ANALYSE & SHARE

Insights Delivered

We provide advanced data analysis, detailed maps and customisable reports, that can be instantly shared with your team.

Our Core Focus

RDT specialises in two flagship service areas — agricultural drone data and integrated aerial security.

Agriculture

Agriculture

Agriculture

Crop health analysis and AI-powered plant & weed detection using multispectral imaging to pinpoint underperforming areas and optimise yields.

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Crop Spraying

Crop Spraying

Precision spraying and aerial seeding services with efficient, targeted aerial application that reduces chemical use while improving coverage.

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Security

Security

Security

Farm and industrial complex security combining predator detection, livestock theft prevention and autonomous drone patrol response.

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Nature Reserves

Nature Reserves

Predator detection, non-intrusive aerial game counts and anti-poaching surveillance for farms, reserves and conservancies.

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Also Available

Industrial

Industrial

Reduce risk with aerial thermal imaging for inspections of power lines, pipelines and structures.

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Maritime Surveying

Maritime Surveying

Ship hull, hold and port infrastructure inspection without drydocking, diver deployment or downtime.

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Software Services

Software Services

Custom platforms for vegetation classification, AI-powered identification and automated mission planning.

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Security & Agricultural Drone Sales

Coming Soon

CAA Certified Operator

RDT is a licensed drone service provider holding a Remote Operating Certificate (ROC) from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and a Class III General Air Service License (ASL) from the Department of Transport.

RDT is committed to operating within the legal framework implemented by the SACAA. All flights are insured in the event of an accident or incident impacting a third party.

Our operations are governed by the following sets of legislation

  • SACAA RPAS Regulations Part 101 and 141
  • The Air Service Licensing Act no 115 of 1990
  • The Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA)
SACAA
Certified
RPL
Licensed
Fully
Insured
DOT
Licensed

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Our teams are airborne within 48 hours of a request. Let's discuss your project.

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