Wildlife Group Teams With CubCrafters to Protect African Wildlife

Elephants, Rhinos & People take delivery of NXCub at AirVenture to help combat poaching.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

This modified Cub Crafters NXCub will be used to patrol sanctuary areas in Namibia that have been created to protect elephants and rhinos from poachers. [Credit: AVweb/Mark Phelps]

Key Takeaways:

The nonprofit Elephants, Rhinos & People (ERP) acquired a CubCrafters NXCub aircraft to patrol sanctuary areas in Namibia, aiming to deter poachers and monitor endangered elephant and rhino populations.
Described as an "in-air 'Beware of Dog' sign," the aircraft will also contribute to the economic well-being of rural communities living near protected areas.
The NXCub's short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities and ability to handle rough surfaces make it ideal for operating in Namibia's challenging backcountry terrain.
ERP is running a "Signature Campaign" to fund additional aircraft for its "Air Wing" project, inviting 500 pilots to contribute $1,000 each to have their names inscribed on the fuselage.

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“Think of it as a ‘Beware of Dog’ sign in the air.”

That’s how members of the Atlanta-based nonprofit Elephants, Rhinos & People (ERP) describe the acquisition of an NXCub from CubCrafters. The modified backcountry aircraft will be used to patrol sanctuary areas in Namibia that have been created to protect elephants and rhinos from poachers and help improve the economic well-being of rural people living adjacent to protected areas.