The University of Pretoria is a leading research university in South Africa with notable activities in the space industry. Its Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering focuses on aerospace systems and aircraft/missile engineering, and it collaborates with organizations like Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS). The university also offers specialized programs in meteorology and geoinformatics, utilizing satellite data for weather prediction, atmospheric research, and geospatial analysis. Furthermore, the University partners with entities such as Motseni-Hi-TechSpace to train students in areas relevant to space technology, including GNSS receiver development.
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Delta Drone International became the first organization to provide Remote Pilot License courses in Africa in partnership with the University of Pretoria.
Delta Drone International is on track to deliver Africa’s first drone pilot university course in partnership with the University of Pretoria.
Delta Drone International Limited will provide specialized Remote Pilot License (RPL/RePL) drone courses in Africa in conjunction with the University of Pretoria.
Delta Drone International's CEO, Christopher Clark, stated that the partnership with the University of Pretoria is significant for the drone industry.
Initial revenue from the courses is expected to be small, but the partnership with the University of Pretoria is anticipated to become an industry standard.