WP Rugby Uses Drones for Unique Perspective

In a primary for rugby in South Africa, the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province are utilizing drone expertise to take their sport to the subsequent degree for gamers and followers.

Advancement of the game world wide sees new expertise influencing all the things from package design for improved efficiency and restoration to ball developments for higher grip and sturdiness. Now, drone expertise will help the coaches with high-end analytics via an unparalleled perspective on each transfer within the sport.

Through a partnership with UAV Industries, the primary drone operator in Africa to be licensed by The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to coach pilots and function drones, drones are getting used on the DHL Stormers weekly practices at each the High Performance Centre in Bellville and at DHL Newlands.

Drones supply distinctive angles on the motion they usually don’t get in the way in which. From the total view of the defensive position in addition to the hole between the assault and protection, beneficial data may be gleaned from only one piece of footage. Fans will even love being taken nearer to the motion and observe their favorite gamers, because of particular footage that will likely be shared by way of the DHL Stormers Magazine in addition to the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province social media platforms.

UAV Industries’ Operations Manager Braam Botha mentioned: “We’re delighted to be working with WP Rugby in bringing the unprecedented aspect of movement around the pitch and available space that only drone footage can deliver. But ultimately safety is the most critical element and UAV Industries takes this very seriously and is proud to provide insured and legal flights using our licensed pilots for various industries in South Africa.”

DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck mentioned that the drone footage supplied by UAV Industries has proved a useful teaching software.

“It’s an exciting time for rugby the world-over and innovation is playing an interesting role in terms of how the game is advancing. As a team, we’re all about pushing boundaries so we’re looking forward to seeing how we can use drone footage to our advantage and also, to our fans’ advantage,” he mentioned.