Rectron Drone Academy opens for the first day of class.
Rectron, a leading South African distributor of IT products, has partnered with drone manufacturer DJI to open the Rectron Drone Academy in Midrand, Johannesburg. Initially the academy will offer three courses that touch on different aspects of drone proficiency. “As the world moves towards a more digital economy, we need to ensure our youth have the right skills to take part in it,” Andre Witbooi, Learning and Development Manager at Rectron. “The Rectron Drone Academy aims to provide relevant training for a future-proof career in the drone space.” The drone industry is one of the fastest growing industries globally with an estimated market value of $100 billion according to Goldman Sachs. First developed for the military, drones made their way into the consumer space and are now growing in popularity in various commercial activities. As it stands the top three sectors that use drones are construction, agriculture and insurance. For many businesses who need to survey ...