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May 2, 2025 61 mins

Join us for an epic episode of the DroneOn Show as we sit down with Bennie, a fourth-generation ranch owner from Hoeksfontein Safaris in South Africa! We dive into how thermal drones are revolutionizing his 10,000-acre ranch, from recovering game like Springbok to counting elusive animals and saving $30,000 by tracking escaped livestock. Bennie shares his journey modernizing the ranch, the beauty of South African hunting, and why drones are a game-changer for ranchers worldwide. Plus, hear about his hospitality and why South Africa is a must-visit for hunters and adventurers!

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - How Thermal Drone Is Helping My Ranch
  • (00:00:52) - How to Hunt a Deer on a Ranch
  • (00:03:32) - Bringing the Ranch to Social Media
  • (00:04:53) - Thermal Drone Recovery
  • (00:08:15) - Trophy hunters on a South African ranch get a tour of the
  • (00:11:30) - Drones on safaris
  • (00:14:50) - How to locate an impala by drone
  • (00:18:54) - Ranch Owner Discusses Challenges
  • (00:19:38) - Farmworker on a Chinese ranch
  • (00:21:34) - Experiences in Africa
  • (00:22:19) - Teachers use thermal drone to catch sheep thieves
  • (00:24:58) - Heavy Lift Drones
  • (00:30:09) - Would a drone be useful for farming in the mountains?
  • (00:33:40) - Flying a heavy lift drone on the ranch
  • (00:36:40) - Thermal Drone
  • (00:41:28) - Thermal Drone
  • (00:46:06) - Animal Bedded in the Heat
  • (00:46:22) - Thermal Drone
  • (00:49:09) - Riding Around With a Snake
  • (00:50:14) - Flying a Thermal Drone
  • (00:54:06) - How to hunt an elephant in Africa
  • (00:56:44) - How to drone spray in the Philippines
  • (00:59:42) - South Africa
  • (01:01:19) - Drones for Exploring
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