Operator partner network
Your fleet. Our clients. Better data.
GridAerial partners with certified drone service companies across Sub-Saharan Africa. We bring the infrastructure clients, the capture specifications and the analytics. You bring the aircraft, the pilots and the operational expertise.
General inquiries? Email drones@gridaerial.com
Why partner with GridAerial
More work. Less selling.
Access new demand.
Work across energy, telecoms, agriculture, mining and construction clients beyond your existing network.
Clear capture specifications.
Every mission comes with defined flight, sensor and formatting requirements, so jobs are repeatable and predictable.
We handle the analytics.
Captured data is processed through our insights pipeline. You focus on flying, not reporting.
Larger, multi-site contracts.
Participate in regional programmes that a single operator would struggle to bid on alone.
How it works
From application to first mission.
Apply.
Tell us about your company, certifications, fleet and coverage.
Verification.
Our team reviews your certificates, insurance and capabilities.
Onboarding.
We agree partnership terms and walk you through our capture standards.
Fly with GridAerial.
Receive missions matched to your fleet, sensors and region.
Partner requirements
Built for established operators.
We work with registered companies, not individual freelance operators. To partner with GridAerial you should have:
A valid aviation operator certificate (ROC or national equivalent) in at least one country of operation
Commercially licensed pilots employed or contracted by your company
Enterprise-grade aircraft (thermal, multispectral, LiDAR or spraying capability is a strong advantage)
Current third-party liability insurance
A track record of commercial drone work
Commercial terms are discussed directly with our team during onboarding.
Apply
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