Anti Poaching Rhino Drone Program

Hi

My name is Jennifer and Im fundraising for training and a thermal drone to aid the anti-poaching team in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.

An average of 1500 Rhino are poached each year for their horns

threatening the extinction of the species.

Drone technology can offer real-time surveillance to the rangers on the ground, follow up on fresh tracks identified in the detection zones or if contact is made in the field.

This will give the Rangers a much-needed advantage as well as greater operational awareness that will result in better safety conditions in a hostile working environment.

The proceeds from this will go for Training 3 pilots and for the thermal drone itself and the insurance coverage for the drone.

The implementation of drone operations within the Klaserie will primarily be used to assist security teams against the illegal poaching of rhinos and overall conservation within the reserve.

Breakdown in funds collected

Theory and practical training for 3 pilots -$3,500

Beyond visual line of site training 3 pilots $3,500

Pilot and Drone registration fees $250

Registration for drone and pilots $579.60

DJI Matrice M30T Drone with thermal cam $22,000

Level 3 flight and medical $500

boarding fees/ training accommodation 3 weeks $2700

1 year of total operating costs of $3,820

To learn more on the Klaserie please visit their website

Klaserireserve.co.za

Please help me support these brave Rangers in helping to protect the Rhinos against poaching so generations can enjoy a safari that will include the Rhino for years to come.