Page 14 - Issue 4 2023

ELECTRONICS

Match your needs to the right solution would make for a fuss-free fit in this environment.
In today’s modern world, uninterrupted internet access is For some businesses, greater capacity and output is needed.
non-negotiable. Powering a Wi-Fi network at home or in a Many repair service businesses are dependent on clients having
small office can easily be done with a small plug-and-play UPS. power in their homes and if you are visiting multiple clients
These are hardly bigger than the modem itself and can ensure in various areas during the day, you are at the mercy of each
you’re connected for a few hours. Many also have the option area’s loadshedding schedule. Ensuring adequate backup power
of charging devices like smartphones or tablets. In the case of can be done with the likes of a generator but also an inverter
the RCT MegaPower Lithium UPS, you can plug in your modem like the EcoFlow DELTA. This particular inverter can run power
and charge two devices. tools like circular saws, drills and even a welding machine. If
If you’re looking to power more than just your WiFi, a you’re not in the power tools game but need something to run
plug-and-play inverter trolley is a great option for a home your business’s fridges and freezers, the EcoFlow can step in
office or small business. This would allow you to run your and power a 150-watt fridge for seven to ten hours.
internet and a couple of laptops and monitors with some There are of course a host of options for homes and
capacity leftover for charging smartphones and other businesses, but you must ask yourself what is essential to your
devices. At the end of the workday, swap the laptops and day-to-day. Knowing exactly what you need to get through a
monitors for your smart TV and decoder to catch up on the day of loadshedding is an important starting point for finding
latest series and movies. The RCT Megapower Inverter Trolley the right battery capacity and solution.

Drone Academy launched in Midrand

ectron, a South African offer a cost-effective alternative to helicopters and aircraft.
distributor of IT products, The courses on offer include a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
Rhas partnered with drone Maintenance Technician certification, Remote Pilot Licence and Beyond Visual Line of
manufacturer DJI to open the Sight certification. Each course takes between three to four months and will include
Rectron Drone Academy in Midrand, theoretical elements as well as practical training.
Johannesburg. Initially the academy “When it came to structuring the courses, we consulted with the NTSU Drone
will offer three courses that touch on Academy and DJI to ensure students have the right foundations and training to forge
different aspects of drone proficiency. a career path as a professional. All our courses are accredited with South African Civil
“As the world moves towards a Aviation Authority.”
more digital economy, we need to To enrol, students need to have completed Matric. While maths and science
ensure our youth have the right skills are not pre-requisites to be accepted for a course, they are advantageous. The first
to take part in it,” Andre Witbooi, cohort of five students started class on 20 February 2023 at the academy’s campus in
Learning and Development Manager Midrand.
at Rectron said. “The Rectron Drone
Academy aims to provide relevant To find out more, visit Rectron.co.za/Rectron-drone-academy.
training for a future-proof career in
the drone space.”
The drone industry is one of the
fastest growing industries globally,
with an estimated market value of
$100 billion according to Goldman
Sachs. First developed for the
military, drones made their way into
the consumer space and are now
growing in popularity in various
commercial activities. As it stands
the top three sectors that use drones
are construction, agriculture and
insurance. For many businesses who
need to survey large areas, drones

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