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An SA National Parks (SANParks) pilot suffered minor injuries after losing control of his helicopter during take-off from Cape Town International Airport on Saturday, SANParks announced in a statement.
It said the pilot, who was flying solo in the Airbus AS350B-3+ (Squirrel), had received medical attention.
SANParks spokesperson Rey Thakhuli said the helicopter was based in Cape Town to assist with aerial law enforcement and conservation management operations in the Table Mountain National Park and surrounding areas.
He added the incident had been reported to the SA Civil Aviation Authority and relevant law enforcement authorities and a full investigation would be launched soon.
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After waiting for more than a year, the Western Cape government has eventually received drone operating licences.
These remotely piloted aircraft systems will assist search and rescue operations on Table Mountain and surrounds.
In time, firefighters and police are also expected to benefit from the City’s drone programme.
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A fleet of drones has been enlisted to assist emergency medical services (EMS) in rescue and reconnaissance operations in Cape Town. On 15 December, the Western Cape’s department of health launched the EMS Drone Rescue Project, becoming the first government institution in South Africa licensed to fly above national keypoints.