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SANTAM AVIATION’S USE OF DRONES
farmer to improve crop management and production.
In response to the growing popularity of drones,
Santam Aviation developed an insurance product
that provides the full spectrum of cover for drone
owners and operators in the private and commercial
spaces. Santam is one of the few insurers willing to
insure this niche product.
“At Santam, we want to give our drone sector clients
peace of mind, knowing that they have the right cover
in place.” – James Godden, Head of Santam Aviation
Drones have become more than simple devices
to take pictures from the sky. For some they
have opened the window to business opportunities.
As drones become smaller, easier to use and more
affordable, the barrier to entry is lowered and
more and more people are using them. In South
Africa, this technology has taken off quickly, and it
is expected that the adoption rate will accelerate
dramatically over the next few years.
Agricultural production has drastically increased
in recent years, and studies predict that aggregate
agricultural consumption worldwide will increase
by 69% from 2010 to 2050.
Agriculture drones increase crop production and
monitor crop growth. Using advanced sensors
and digital imaging capabilities, farmers can use
drones to create a picture of their crops and use
the information to improve crop yields and farm
efficiency. Additionally, drones can be used to survey
the crops. Weekly, daily, or even hourly pictures
can show changes in crops over time, enabling the
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