Adrian de Kock | Award-Winning Photo-Video | Certified Drone Pilot | Student PPL Pilot | Crossing Live Director

Awards & Recognition

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CNN African Journalist of the Year - Mohamed Amin Photographic Award (Winner)

The Star, South Africa | Story title: The Jump that started it all

Recognized for the enormous skill in identifying and capturing a chaotic moment—a violent stampede at the University of Johannesburg—delivering an arresting series of images viewed globally within minutes.

WATCH CNN Coverage  →
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SAB Sports Photographer of the Year

Winner: 2009

SAB Environmental Photographer of the Year

Winner: 2018 & 2013

Fujifilm Wildlife Photography Award

Fujifilm Getaway Wildlife Photography Awards

First Runner-up: 2011

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Additional imagery from CNN African Journalist of the Year coverage.

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Professional Overview

A brief overview of my capabilities in media production and aviation.

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Expertise & Certifications

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RPAS Drone Pilot

Certified for commercial aerial operations, completed through Drone-X.

  • **Certificate Validity:** 31 December 2025
  • Air Medical (Valid)
  • Restricted Radio Licence (Exp: 2026/04/01)
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Student PPL Pilot

Applying aviation discipline to all complex photo/video and drone projects.

32.4hrs Total | 2.7hrs PIC

Training with Morning Star Flight Academy (msfa.co.za)

Google Street View Trusted Photographer

Certified since **2016** for immersive 360 virtual tours and high-quality location mapping.

Providing virtual tours for high-profile commercial clients globally.

Featured Portfolio

A selection of my recent award-winning photography and commercial aerial projects. Click on any image to view it full-screen.

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Select Clients & Published Work

Featured Published Work

WATCH | SA climbers summit Kilimanjaro to raise funds for sanitary products (News24)

Covered the second Trek4Mandela superwoman group led by Sibusiso Vilane. The project aimed to raise funds for reproductive health education and supplying sanitary products to girls.

Watch Video on YouTube  →

Trusted Client Locations (Virtual Tours)

Google Street View Virtual Tour
  • Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
  • Bliss Botique Hotel (Map)
  • Gift House Curios (Map)
  • News Cafe Table View (Map)
  • Maserati Johannesburg & Cape Town
  • Homechoice (Map)
  • Spinach King (Map)
  • South African Jewish Museum, Cape Town
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate (Map)
  • The Gold Restaurant (Map)

Certification Tracker

This internal management tool ensures all professional credentials remain current for compliance and contract readiness.

Licenses & Validity Dates

Credential Type Expiry Date Status
RPAS Drone Certificate (Licence) License 31/12/2025
Restricted Radio Licence Certificate 2026/04/01
Air Medical Certificate 2024-12-31

Get In Touch

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Direct Contact Information

For project proposals, corporate inquiries, or media consultation, please use the provided contact details.

Email 1: adrianorgza@gmail.com

Email 2: photo@adrian.org.za

Phone: (+27) 083 294 1914

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

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