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A new tool for maintenance
and environmental
monitoring
Beyond security, the drones were put
to work to identify infrastructure and
environmental issues that can impact
the quality of life and sustainability in
Waterfall City. Throughout the time
period, the drones inspected property
damage and monitored areas prone
to overgrown vegetation. The IAS
drones also contributed to important Drone over Munyaka Lagoon
environmental surveys, illegal dumping
in the Jukskei River, sewage leaks, and
rainfall-induced soil erosion. A 3D
model and survey are created by in-
house experts using the captured high-
resolution images and data to create
a “baseline” for erosion across the
development, allowing Waterfall City
to monitor and manage environmental
degradation over time.

With each flight, IAS drones collected
data on topography, temperature, and
soil erosion, which specialists analysed Drones can quickly detect and flag suspicious-looking vehicles and illegal parking
using AI technology to create detailed
reports. The valuable insights gained
from these reports will help estate
management make informed decisions
and prioritise maintenance and
environmental protection.

Addressing privacy and
safety concerns
Introducing drones into a residential
area requires sensitivity around
privacy and safety. IAS works closely
with the Civil Aviation Authority Drones are used to integrate with ground-based security teams
(CAA) to ensure full compliance with
airspace regulations. To maintain As IAS notes, having an “eye in the be another way to approach security in
privacy, drone pilots adhere to strict sky” contributes to peace of mind for Waterfall City.
altitude and location guidelines, residents, particularly at night when
particularly over residential areas. drones become a silent deterrent to A new era of surveillance and
All data collected is securely stored potential crime. sustainability
and handled in accordance with the With drones capable of covering
Protection of Personal Information Looking to the future substantial areas, silently collecting
(POPI) Act. IAS is exploring a “drone-in-a-box” data, and enhancing both safety and
solution, an autonomous system that environmental stewardship, Waterfall
To foster transparency, Waterfall City would allow drones to launch, follow City hopes to set a new standard for
will appropriately communicate with pre-set patrol routes, and return to estate management. With its deep
residents whenever future drone a charging station on their own. This expertise in drone applications and
activity takes place that may affect solution, along with the potential to compliance, IAS has proven that drones
them. Knowing that drones are there track and tag intruders at the request are a valuable security tool and a
to enhance security and safety has led of security guards, is already used in critical component of responsible and
to high levels of community support. some estates in the country and could proactive estate management.

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