Your drone job,
perfectly piloted.
Lofft connects clients with CAA-licensed drone pilots across South Africa. Post a job in minutes, compare verified pilots, and book with confidence.
No subscription required · Pilots pay nothing to apply
How Lofft works
From brief to delivered. We handle the hard parts.
Post your job
Describe the job, set your location, date, and budget. Takes under 5 minutes.
Browse matched pilots
We surface verified pilots in your area who fit your brief. Review portfolios and ratings.
Book & pay securely
Confirm your pilot and pay securely. Funds are held by Lofft until you approve the work.
Get it done
Your pilot delivers. Approve the work, release payment, and leave a review.
Every kind of aerial work
From property listings to precision agriculture. Find a specialist for the job.
Aerial Photography
Stunning stills and video from any altitude. Perfect for social, editorial, and commercial briefs.
Real Estate
Showcase properties from above. Listing shots, virtual tours, and development progress.
Surveying & Mapping
Accurate topographic surveys, 3D models, and land measurement with RTK-equipped drones.
Agriculture
Crop health analysis, NDVI mapping, irrigation monitoring, and precision spraying support.
Infrastructure Inspection
Towers, bridges, rooftops, and pipelines. Detailed imagery without scaffolding.
Mining & Industrial
Mine dump surveys, stockpile volumetrics, confined space inspections, and hazardous area monitoring.
Security & Surveillance
Estate monitoring, anti-poaching operations, perimeter surveillance, and automated drone dock systems.
Construction & Development
Progress monitoring, site surveys, earthworks volumetrics, and as-built documentation for developers.
Events & Film
Dynamic event coverage, music videos, documentaries, and cinematic production.
Why choose Lofft?
Insured & CAA-verified
Every pilot carries a minimum of R1M public liability insurance that explicitly covers commercial drone operations. They're also CAA RPL-licensed and drone-registered. We verify all of it — so you're protected on every job.
Transparent pricing
Pilots set their rates upfront. No hidden fees, no surprise invoices. You agree on the price before any work starts.
Simple, protected booking
Secure payment holding, cancellation protection, and in-app messaging keep every job running smoothly from start to finish.
Simple, honest pricing
Pilots fly free. Clients post free. We only earn when a booking is made.
Pilot — Free
Get listed and start applying to jobs. Perfect for getting your first clients on Lofft.
- Verified CAA pilot profile
- Apply to up to 10 jobs/month
- Portfolio gallery (up to 6 images)
- In-app messaging
- Pilot reviews & ratings
Featured Pilot
R499/month
Appear above free pilots in every search and category. Built for pilots who want a steady stream of work.
- Everything in Free
- Priority listing above all free pilots
- Top of your specialty category
- Early job alerts, 24h before free pilots
- Unlimited job applications
- "Featured" badge on your profile & card
- Unlimited portfolio images
- Profile analytics (views, shortlists)
Client — Free
Post jobs and manage bookings at no upfront cost.
- Unlimited job posts
- Browse all verified pilots
- In-app messaging
- Secure payment protection
- 20% service fee on bookings
Frequently asked questions
Ready to take it
to the skies?
Join the growing community of drone pilots and clients on Lofft, South Africa's marketplace built for the drone economy.