News and perspectives on Sky Robots aircraft, engineering and software development, with the latest articles first.
Published 28 August 2026 / DefenceWeb / Bertus van Zyl / Opinion
Turning surveillance information into decision advantage
Bertus van Zyl considers how security teams coordinate information, authority and available resources under time pressure. The DefenceWeb opinion article explores the gap between observing an incident and making an effective response, with aircraft, communications and ground teams forming part of the same operational picture.
Published 17 August 2026 / DefenceWeb / Bertus van Zyl / Opinion
Adaptive security, simulation and responsible research
Bertus van Zyl explores how offenders change their behaviour when security measures change. The DefenceWeb article considers simulation, operational observations and the evaluation of adaptive security approaches in large industrial environments. It provides research commentary on learning and coordination, with modelling concepts kept distinct from validated product functions.
Published 13 May 2026 / DefenceWeb / Armand Liebenberg / Partner content
An engineering perspective on reliable drone operations
This DefenceWeb partner feature examines how aircraft engineering, communications, human capability and operating processes fit together. Bertus van Zyl discusses the practical experience that informs Sky Robots development and technical support, alongside Aerial Works training and operational experience. The original publisher identifies the feature as partner content.
Published 22 April 2026 / Engineering News / Lumkile Nkomfe / Creamer Media / Video report
Sky Robots advances drone-based security solutions for high-risk environments
In this Real Economy Report, Lumkile Nkomfe reports on Sky Robots aerial security systems following a presentation to media and industry stakeholders. The video includes an interview with Bertus van Zyl and explores how aircraft, communications and data systems can support visibility and response across mining, infrastructure and other high-risk sites. It considers the company's approach to integrating drone technology with operational information and its plans for wider adoption.
Published 16 April 2026 / DefenceWeb / Armand Liebenberg
Sky Robots demonstrates integrated aerial security system for mining and high-value sectors
Armand Liebenberg reports on the Sky Robots showcase held in Centurion on 10 April 2026. The article describes an integrated approach to aerial security for mining and other high-value sites, bringing together fixed-wing VTOL and multirotor aircraft, command and control, communications, operator preparation and maintenance support. It examines how engineering and system integration contribute to reliable deployment and how aerial observation supports ground teams and industrial continuity.
Published 10 April 2026 / Engineering News / Creamer Media / Lumkile Nkomfe
Engineering News covers integrated drone security
Engineering News reports on the Centurion demonstration connecting aircraft, sensors, training and in-house engineering. The coverage places the South African development team in the context of a complete drone operating system and shows how manufacturing, communications integration and operator preparation contribute to the delivered capability. The original report includes an interview with Bertus van Zyl.