A New Breed of Technology
In the fight for the survival of a many species. We had to develop high-tech solutions that work to give ground teams an advantage that counts.
In the fight for the survival of a many species. We had to develop high-tech solutions that work to give ground teams an advantage that counts.
How this project took to the skies
Tihlo Henhla is the Tsonga word for “Eye Above” and that is exactly what this project is all about. By giving those involved in the monumental fight against poaching an “eye in the sky” we are giving them a fighting chance to even the odds in order to effectively protect iconic and endangered species.
Just a small height advantage can allow ground teams to cover hundreds of square kilometres quickly and easily, scoping difficult terrain in minutes rather than hours. This advantage allows antipoaching units to respond fast and effectively, ensuring that every second and every action counts.
The project was initiated and self-funded by entrepreneur Robert Miller, with the aim to develop and implement a production UAV system that is optimised for use in the antipoaching arena in Southern Africa.
What we are doing differently
The aim of this project has always been to design a drone platform which has been built in Africa for use in the harsh and unforgiving African landscape. To this end extensive research has gone into what is required to make a drone viable in the Southern African arena, with most of the technology having been built from the ground up.
Key features:
In addition, we aim to: