Woman Pilot Gets Africa's First Drone Licence

A female pilot has been awarded the first drone licence on the continent, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said on Sunday.


"The licence was issued on July 10 to Ms Nicole Swart, making her the first person to receive such a licence in South Africa, the continent, and most parts of the world," spokesperson Phindiwe Gwebu said in a statement.

Swart, 23, is a holder of the highest pilot's licence, the airline transport pilot's licence. When not flying remotely piloted aircraft or a traditional manned aircraft, she works as a testing standards officer, aviation personnel standards, at the SACAA.