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DISASTER-READY.
DATA-DRIVEN.
DRONE-POWERED.

Harnessing Drones, AI, and GIS to turn Aerial Intelligence into Life-Saving Decisions.

AWARDS

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Innovation Award presented by the President of SA - 2024
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Humanitarian Award
(Washington, DC) - 2023
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Best Women in ICT in Africa by DIRCO-2023
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Telkom  
Future -Makers -2022
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Standard Chartered Bank -2025:
Women in Tech
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Disaster
MANAGEMENT

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DEFENCE AND
SECURITY

PROJECT
EXAMPLE

Oversight and Risk Mitigation:
A Drone-Powered Success Story

QP Drone Tech supported a leading South African engineering firm during a year-long factory extension by providing drone and 360° camera coverage from start to finish.

Weekly aerial mapping and immersive 360° imaging gave project teams and stakeholders real-time visibility, improving communication, safety, and compliance. Early issues were identified and addressed quickly, helping reduce delays and keep the project on track.

Result: Improved oversight, faster decision-making, and a full digital record of the build — all without increasing site risk or costs.

TESTIMONIALS

“QP Drone Tech (through South Africa Flying Labs) has been a valued and reliable partner - from training unemployed youth and building disaster-management champions, to hosting a drones-and-robotics conference and rolling out 4IR awareness workshops. We look forward to continued collaboration.”

- Muriel Mafico, Deputy Representative, UNICEF South Africa
“QP Drone Tech performed as our subcontractor and partner on alien invasive plant eradication for Sasol Mining in Sasolburg. Professional execution, dependable on quality standards and deadlines - the project delivered the expected results.”

- Rhulani Thobakgale, Director, Lo Mobile (Pty) Ltd
“Their rapid mapping and clear reporting cut our decision time after the storm. Accurate data, responsive team - we moved from assessment to action far quicker than before.”

- Municipal Disaster Management Lead

SMARTER RESPONSE.
FASTER DECISIONS.
SAFER COMMUNITIES.

Harnessing drones, AI, and GIS to protect lives and assets when it matters most.

Executive

Team

At QP Drone Tech, our team of skilled pilots, engineers, and analysts drives every mission. We combine precision, safety, and innovation to deliver smart drone solutions. With diverse experience and a passion for excellence, we help clients see more, understand better, and act faster.

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Jack Shilubana

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COO

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Obed Radebe 

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CIO

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MINING

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CONSTRUCTION

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RENEWABLE
ENERGY

SERVICES 

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(Manufacturing)

 Partners 

Trailblazing
Leadership

We are the first organisation in Africa to host large-scale drone, AI, and GIS initiatives focused on disaster risk reduction. This pioneering role positions us as continental leaders in harnessing technology for safer, smarter communities.

Global Media Recognition

Our work has captured worldwide attention, with features by BBC and other leading international outlets. This global spotlight reinforces our credibility and showcases Africa’s capability to lead in next-generation technology solutions.

Competitive
Edge

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Award-Winning Excellence

Recognised across industries, we are a multi-award-winning company with accolades for innovation, impact, and operational excellence. Our achievements reflect both our commitment to quality and our clients’ trust in us.

Proactive Early Warning Advantage

Unlike many competitors who focus on post-event response, we prioritise early warning systems. By detecting risks before they escalate, we help governments, businesses, and communities reduce losses, improve preparedness, and build resilience.

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Empowering locals with knowledge and use of drones & robotics

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Annual Hosting of Disaster Risk Management Conferences

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STEAM
education

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Aerial Mapping:

  • Disaster Preparedness

  • Flood Risk  Mapping

  • Fire Risk Mapping

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 ABOUT

Turning Aerial Intelligence into Life-Saving, Climate-Smart Decisions - powered by Drones, AI and GIS.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in South Africa, QP Drone Tech (Pty) Ltd is a born-global UAV company delivering Climate-Smart solutions across Africa. We provide precision aerial data, advanced analytics and clear decision support so organisations can optimise operations, reduce risk and act faster.

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Advanced drone technology for smarter, faster, and safer operations across agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster risk reduction.

SAFER COMMUNITIES, SAFER INFRASTRUCTURE.

We offer a disaster preparedness service to minimise the impact and damage to infrastructure and lives.

Our Impact

+ 7K

 Beneficiaries trained on STEAM

98%

Client
Satisfaction Rate

+ 463

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Filming

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Photos

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