Private security companies are making use of drones to keep hiking trails safe for their clients. File picture: Armand Hough/Independent NewspapersCape Town – The South African National Parks has announced that it will be working with volunteers to keep mountain and hiking trails safe this festive season.
The company did not want to be named as it was not licensed or authorised to have drones on the mountain, but did so to keep its clients safe as robberies and attacks on the slopes have increased in the past year.asked the company to comment on its plans and reasoning behind its stance, but it opted to remain silent.
“The park is in the process of appointing more rangers, including the special operation rangers known as the Sea, Air and Mountain team. “Cape Town will have its festive season readiness plan and deployment in place to keep tourists safe on the mountain, beach and on the road.