A podcast for drone hobbyists, enthusiasts and professionals focusing on the South-African and International drone market.
I Interview businesses and individuals that leverage game-changing drone technology to solve industry challenges.
My guests will include entrepreneurs, creators, data scientists, pilots, instructors, certified training institutions and more. We cover drone reviews, buying guides, how to become a certified RPAS pilot, what to look for in ATO's and ROC's, start your drone business and the latest drone news and game-changing technologies.
This week I talk to Daniel Blomerus who is a Drone Insurance Specialist at Unicorn Insurance Brokers who specialise in commercial and recreational drone insurance.
While insurance is usually a boring topic we have some interesting and informative stories/topics up our sleeves to keep you awake the entire episode. What happened when a first-time drone pilot took his drone for its maiden flight on the top of Menlyn Malls roof?
Topics we cover in this episode:
Recreational Drone Rules & Regulation
Commercial Drone Rules & regulation
Drone Claim Assessment
Using Flight logs and data in crash investigations
Can you get international cover?
Third-party Liability insurance and why it's important.
ANGRY BIRDS (Bird Strike) myth or not?
Do all insurers cover Drones?
Want to get the best quote on Drones and other Goods? Tell Unicorn Insurance Brokers that we sent you to use REF code OTT2020
Resources:
Unicron Insurance Brokers (https://www.unicorninsurance.co.za/)
SA Civil Aviation Authority (http://www.caa.co.za/Pages/Default.aspx)
UAV COACH (https://uavcoach.com/)
21 Aug 2020
Cranfield Aviation- Get Certified Series- Rick Bosman
In today's episode, I talk to Rick Bosman who head's up the Marketing & Logistics division at Cranfield Aviation. Rick gives us a high-level overview of the Drone Certification process and the steps involved.
Topics in this episode:
What to look for in a drone training institution
The Certification process
The steps involved to become a certified drone pilot
High-level level overview of the theory and practical examinations among other topics
Drone Delivery
South-African Blood Service Collecting and Delivering Blood
Game Management in Safari with Wild Earth TV
Drones and Security
Show resources:
Cranfield Aviation (//www.cranfield.co.za)
SA Blood Service unveils its new delivery drone (https://businesstech.co.za/news/technology/320096/pictures-sa-blood-service-unveils-its-new-delivery-drone/)
Wild Earth TV (https://wildearth.tv/)
ATO's in South-Africa (http://www.caa.co.za/Pages/RPAS/ATO.aspx)
RPAS Operators in South-Africa (http://www.caa.co.za/Pages/RPAS/RPAS%20operators.aspx)
Drone Council of South Africa (https://www.dronecouncil.africa/)
21 Aug 2020
EP4 Trailer 2 - Get Certified Series- Cranfield Aviation -What to look for in a Drone Training Institution
Rick Bosman from Canfield Aviation Drops some wisdom bombs in this snippet about what to look for in a Drone Training Institution
20 Aug 2020
EP4 Trailer- Get Certified Series- Cranfield Aviation Drone Pilots Doing Interesting Things
In this episode, we talk about getting certified and how to start your own drone business, Rick Bosman tells us more about Cranfield Aviation's pilots shaking up the market in interesting ways! The full episode will be released on Friday aka tomorrow.
Drone Delivery
South-African Blood Service Collecting and Delivering Blood
Game Management in Safari with Wild Earth TV
Drones and Security
15 Aug 2020
EP3 (Trailer)-Cranfield Aviation- Innovation in the Drone Industry
A snippet from EP3 where Rick Talks about innovation in the drone industry
Drone Batteries
Passenger and Cargo Drones
Drones in Fire Fighting
Medical Supply delivery
14 Aug 2020
Cranfield Aviation - Rick Bosman
In today's episode, I talk to Rick Bosman who head's up the Marketing & Logistics division at Cranfield Aviation. Rick gives us a high-level overview of Cranfield Aviation and what they are about.
Topics in this episode:
Drones and Firefighting
What is a ROC, ATO and RPL?
How to start your drone business the right and legal way
How drones augment current skills making us more efficient
Concept The Drone Platform "Uber" of the future
Why is the drone industry an exciting and innovative space that people should consider
Jobs and skills in demand in the drone industry
Agricultural drones dispensing sanitizer
Manned Drones
Botswana Police Drones and Africa UAV Legislation
Show resources:
www.cranfield.co.za (http://www.cranfield.co.za/)
https://www.parrot.com/en/drones/anafi-usa (https://www.parrot.com/en/drones/anafi-usa)
6 Aug 2020
RPAS Training Academy - Get Certified Series
In today's episode, I talk to Candice Stephanou who head's up the Sales Marketing and Events division at RPAS Training Academy. Candice gives us advice on
What to look for when choosing a training institution
The steps involved to become a certified drone pilot
Skillsets that transfer well over to the drone industry
High-level level overview of the theory and practical examinations among other topics.
Resources
Over The Top Content YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC19W_cAOnlrpjl9IJ1FD-EQ)
RPAS Training Academy (https://rpastrainingacademy.com/)
2 Aug 2020
RPAS Training Academy - Candice Stephanou
In today's episode, I talk to Candice Stephanou who head's up the Sales Marketing and Events division at RPAS Training Academy. Candice gives us a high-level overview of RPAS Training Academy which is part of the UDH Group.
Topics in this episode:
Commercial drones and the Matrice RTK 300
What is a ROC, ATO and RPL?
How to start your drone business the right and legal way
How drones augment current skills making humans more efficient
Local and international game-changers in the drone industry
Why is the drone industry an exciting and innovative space that people should consider
Jobs and skills in demand in the drone industry
Drone legislation and RED TAPE
How drones are making high-risk jobs safer
Drones and Explosions!
Show resources:
http://www.rpastrainingacademy.com/ (http://www.rpastrainingacademy.com/)
https://udhgroup.co.za/ (https://udhgroup.co.za/)
https://dronecon.co.za/ (https://dronecon.co.za/)
http://www.caa.co.za/ (http://www.caa.co.za/)
31 Jul 2020
Enter The Over The Top Podcast
Who is this Podcast for?
People interested in aviation and the drone industry whether you are new or a hardened veteran this show is for you.
I take a minute to explain what to expect from the podcast I will be covering the South-African drone industry, talk to businesses, creators, pilots, instructors, FPV racers etc. I will also document my journey to become a certified drone pilot and talk to all the certified institutions that offer training to ask them what it takes to become certified, the steps involved, timelines and any wisdom that they are willing to impart.
I will also give advice on how to create a viable and legal drone business by talking to successful drone businesses.
I look forward to your feedback feel free to ask questions and give recommendations on topics and hosts.
Until Episode 1
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