Development of a framework for improving the turnaround time of the application process at the South African Civil Aviation Authority

Mokoena, Quintin; Daniyan, Ilesanmi; Mpofu, Khumbulani; Abisuga, Oluwayemisi

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10075

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“…Participant [45], and that drone operators do not have confidence in it. The findings from the interviews revealed that all of the participants had experienced long delays.…”

Section: Discussion Of Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating the Technological Growth of the Drone Industry in South Africa

Mokoena,

Daniyan,

Mpofu

et al. 2023

SAJIE

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The regulation of drones is a huge challenge for most countries around the world. The regulation and application processes are as much a challenge in South Africa as they are elsewhere. The number of drones is growing at a rapid pace, and there is a need to improve the current status to benefit from the technology. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the South African drone industry and to propose recommendations to enhance drone technology in South Africa. The research design applied in this paper was qualitative. Data was collected by interviewing drone operators who were interested in participating in this study. This was done to understand the drone approval process in South Africa and the perceptions of drone operators. The results indicated that commercial drone operators are being negatively impacted by the drone approval structure in South Africa and that it is holding the industry back. Key factors affecting the existing drone approval structure were identified and used to propose the strategies for improvement. The findings in this study could assist stakeholders in the South African drone industry to make effective decisions and to formulate policies that would promote the technological growth of the industry. Keywords: Approval process, Drones, Regulation, Technological growth

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“…Participant [45], and that drone operators do not have confidence in it. The findings from the interviews revealed that all of the participants had experienced long delays.…”

Section: Discussion Of Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating the Technological Growth of the Drone Industry in South Africa

Mokoena,

Daniyan,

Mpofu

et al. 2023

SAJIE

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“…Another way to improve TAT is to conduct work in parallel and to re-arrange process activities [76]. Re-arranging activities is done during the re-designing of the process, and checks which activities could be moved or removed.…”

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Towards Strategic Management of Drone Application Process and Regulation in South Africa

Mokoena

Daniyan²,

Mpofu³

et al. 2022

SAJIE

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This paper discusses strategies to improve the application process for drones and Part 101 of the regulations for the approval of applications. Drones have the potential to transform the world by doing things differently and improving technology in the future. The use of drones is growing fast, and the need for control is important for reasons of safety and privacy. A qualitative method of data collection and analysis was used in this study, using the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) as a case study. Telephonic interviews were conducted to collect data from participants and to understand the issues affecting the drone application process. Drone operators were interviewed to collect data on the drone application process and the regulations. The researcher discovered that there were issues affecting the existing drone application and approval processes, such as restrictive regulations, the inclusion of manned aircraft requirements, slow issuing of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems operators’ certificates, and the capital needed to enter the drone business. Recommendations are made to improve the drone application and approval processes.

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Development of a framework for improving the turnaround time of the application process at the South African Civil Aviation Authority

Cited by 2 publications

References 21 publications

Investigating the Technological Growth of the Drone Industry in South Africa

Investigating the Technological Growth of the Drone Industry in South Africa

Towards Strategic Management of Drone Application Process and Regulation in South Africa

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