Innovative Sustainable Solutions for Africa

Smart Drones for Smarter Infrastructure

SAMTECH UAV designs and develops advanced drone systems for industrial inspection, energy audits, and precision agriculture. With 20+ years of experience, they offer:

Services

Heat loss analysis for buildings and energy audits

• Crop monitoring and precision agriculture

• Asset condition monitoring using predictive UAVs

• Custom drone design (fixed-wing, bicopter, quadcopter)

• UAV kits, batteries, and accessories

Technology

SAMTECH integrates CAD, CFD, FEM, and aerodynamic modelling to deliver reliable, efficient aerial platforms. Their drones reduce risk, save time, and support low-carbon operations.

Big5 x SAMTECH

Big5 partnership with SAMTECH to expand UAV-based inspection and innovation across Southern Africa — enabling safer, smarter, and more sustainable infrastructure.

Efficient. Reliable. Built for Africa.

Big5 delivers high-performance air-source heat pumps for homes, businesses, and public facilities. Our systems offer year-round heating and cooling, cut energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions.

Benefits

• Up to 3x more efficient than traditional systems

• Dual-function: heat in winter, cool in summer

• Ideal for replacing fossil fuel systems

• Supports ESG goals and clean energy targets

Turnkey Deployment

We provide full-service solutions: site assessment, installation, support, and access to rebates—partnering with local contractors across Southern Africa.

Training Smarter. Flying Safer.

SRIZFLY is a global innovator in drone simulation, offering advanced platforms that replicate real-world UAV flight conditions. Their flagship SESP-U1 Drone Simulator, built on Unreal Engine 4 and integrated with AirSim and Pixhawk, delivers immersive training for:

• Industrial inspections

• Firefighting and emergency response

• Agriculture and environmental monitoring

• Surveying and mapping

• Search and rescue operations

With over 24 national patents and 14 software copyrights, SRIZFLY is trusted by government agencies, drone academies, and commercial UAV teams worldwide. Their simulators reduce training risks, cut operational costs, and prepare pilots for complex missions in challenging environments.

Big5 x SRIZFLY

Big5 Solutions partners with SRIZFLY to expand simulation-based UAV training across Southern Africa. Together, we empower safer operations, smarter decision-making, and future-ready drone teams.

Safety. Comfort. Compliance.

ZINKE PPE supplies high-quality personal protective equipment designed for industrial, medical, and public sector environments. Their product range meets international safety standards and balances protection with comfort—ideal for frontline teams across mining, construction, healthcare, and emergency services.

Product Range

• Hand protection: nitrile, latex, leather, PVC, disposable gloves

• Footwear: steel midsole boots, acid/oil resistant, cotton-lined

• Body protection: raincoats, reflective vests, cold-room jackets

• Medical disposables: masks, aprons, gowns, and more

Regional Fit

ZINKE PPE’s durable, climate-adapted gear supports operations in Southern Africa, ensuring safety in high-risk and high-performance environments.

Big5 x ZINKE

Big5 Solutions partners with ZINKE PPE to deliver reliable, compliant protective gear to public and private sector clients—supporting workforce safety, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.