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Starts and manages a drone services business across industries. Day-to-day: • Manage clients • Deliver services • Market business • Operate drones • Grow company Where you work: Own business, private sector Demand in SA: EXTREMELY HIGH

Analyses drone data for mapping, agriculture, and infrastructure insights. Day-to-day: • Analyse aerial data • Create reports • Use software tools • Interpret results • Support projects Where you work: Tech companies, consulting Demand in SA: HIGH

Operates drones for delivering packages, medical supplies, and goods. Day-to-day: • Deliver packages • Monitor routes • Ensure safety • Manage systems • Track deliveries Where you work: Logistics companies, healthcare Demand in SA: GROWING

nspects infrastructure like power lines, pipelines, and buildings using drones. Day-to-day: • Inspect structures • Capture data • Identify faults • Report issues • Ensure safety Where you work: Energy, construction Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Trains new drone pilots and teaches UAV regulations and operation. Day-to-day: • Teach students • Conduct training • Assess skills • Ensure safety • Update knowledge Where you work: Training schools Demand in SA: HIGH

Maintains, repairs, and upgrades drones and UAV systems. Day-to-day: • Repair drones • Replace parts • Test systems • Troubleshoot issues • Maintain equipment Where you work: Drone companies, workshops Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Drone Mapping Specialists use UAVs and GIS software to create maps and spatial data. Day-to-day: • Capture aerial data • Create maps • Analyse terrain • Use GIS software • Support projects Where you work: Construction, mining, government Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Drone Pilots operate unmanned aerial vehicles for filming, inspections, and surveying. Day-to-day: • Fly drones • Capture footage • Conduct inspections • Plan flight paths • Ensure safety compliance Where you work: Media, construction, agriculture, security Demand in SA: EXTREMELY HIGH

Uses drones for surveillance, monitoring, and security operations. Day-to-day: • Monitor areas • Conduct patrols • Respond to alerts • Capture footage • Support teams Where you work: Security companies, estates Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Uses drones to map land, create 3D models, and assist construction planning. Day-to-day: • Conduct aerial surveys • Create maps • Analyse data • Assist engineers • Monitor sites Where you work: Construction, mining Demand in SA: EXTREMELY HIGH

Captures aerial photos and videos for events, marketing, and film production. Day-to-day: • Shoot aerial footage • Edit videos • Plan shots • Work with clients • Maintain equipment Where you work: Media companies, freelance Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Laundry technicians clean, treat, and maintain garments using specialised equipment. Day-to-day: • Clean garments • Operate machines • Remove stains • Iron and press clothing • Manage customer orders Where you work: Laundry businesses, hotels Demand in SA: MODERATE