Your drone job,
perfectly piloted.
Lofft connects clients with CAA-licensed drone pilots across South Africa. Post a job in minutes, compare verified pilots, and book with confidence.
No subscription required · Pilots pay nothing to apply
Active across South Africa
340+ CAA-verified pilots
How Lofft works
From brief to delivered — we handle the hard parts.
Post your job
Describe the job, set your location, date, and budget. Takes under 5 minutes.
Browse matched pilots
We surface verified pilots in your area who fit your brief. Review portfolios and ratings.
Book & pay securely
Confirm your pilot and pay securely. Funds are held in escrow until the job is done.
Get it done
Your pilot delivers. Approve the work, release payment, and leave a review.
Every kind of aerial work
From property listings to precision agriculture — find a specialist for the job.
Aerial Photography
Stunning stills and video from any altitude. Perfect for social, editorial, and commercial briefs.
Real Estate
Showcase properties from above. Listing shots, virtual tours, and development progress.
Surveying & Mapping
Accurate topographic surveys, 3D models, and land measurement with RTK-equipped drones.
Agriculture
Crop health analysis, NDVI mapping, irrigation monitoring, and precision spraying support.
Infrastructure Inspection
Towers, bridges, rooftops, and pipelines. Detailed imagery without scaffolding.
Events & Film
Dynamic event coverage, music videos, documentaries, and cinematic production.
Why choose Lofft?
CAA-verified pilots only
Every pilot holds a valid CAA Remote Pilot Licence, carries public liability insurance, and has their drone registration confirmed. We check so you don't have to.
Transparent pricing
Pilots set their rates upfront. No hidden fees, no surprise invoices. You agree on the price before any work starts.
Simple, protected booking
Escrow payments, cancellation protection, and in-app messaging keep every job running smoothly from start to finish.
Meet some of our pilots
340+ verified professionals ready to fly.
Thabo Mokoena
Cape Town, WC
From
R850/hr
4.9 · 34 jobs
Sarah van der Berg
Johannesburg, GP
From
R720/hr
4.8 · 28 jobs
Ryan Naidoo
Durban, KZN
From
R950/hr
4.9 · 19 jobs
Amahle Dlamini
Pretoria, GP
From
R780/hr
4.7 · 41 jobs
Simple, honest pricing
Pilots fly free. Clients post free. We only earn when a booking is made.
Pilot — Free
Get your profile in front of clients and start applying to jobs immediately.
- Verified pilot profile
- Apply to up to 10 jobs/month
- In-app messaging
- Portfolio gallery (up to 6 images)
- Pilot reviews & ratings
Featured Pilot
Stand out, win more jobs, and grow your drone business on Lofft.
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited job applications
- "Featured" badge in search
- Priority listing placement
- Unlimited portfolio images
- Performance analytics
Client — Free
Post jobs and manage bookings at no upfront cost.
- Unlimited job posts
- Browse all verified pilots
- In-app messaging
- Secure escrow payments
- 8% service fee on bookings
Frequently asked questions
Ready to take it
to the skies?
Join the growing community of drone pilots and clients on Lofft — South Africa's marketplace built for the drone economy.