Ethiopia e-commerce company Addis Mercato partners with TechEagle to begin drone delivery
TechEagle Innovations, a startup based in Gurugram, India will start the delivery of healthcare and…
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Drone-mounted speakers sensitize residents in Rural South Africa on Covid-19
It’s remarkable how the use of drones is transforming how society as responding to tragedies…
COVID-19 Test samples delivered by Zipline drones in Ghana
Zipline gained worldwide repute by helping medical agencies in supplying rabies vaccines, anti-venom, blood samples,…
Drone Inspections for the Energy Sector
Drones will reduce the risk of human injury or the likelihood of an accident as they can perform most of the dangerous inspection roles remotely.
First African drone accelerator program launched in South Africa
South African-based Mzansi Aerospace technologies have launched Africa’s first startup accelerator program on unmanned aviation…
XAG drone offers a smart way of combating the fall armyworm in Africa
Smart agricultural drones come in handy when it comes to crop protection through spraying. For one, their environmental impact is very minimal and they save the farmer a great deal of time and effort. In some African countries, notably South Africa, Zambia, etc, agricultural service providers and professional farmers are exploiting modern-day drone technology to carry out chemical sprays so as to safeguard their crops.
Africa’s first drone and data academy set up in Malawi inviting cohorts
ADDA will offer a comprehensive 12-week course on the use of drones for commercial, humanitarian and development purposes. The institution aspires to train 150 students by 2021
Kenyan-based Drone Services company Astral Aerial at WeCargo Airport Innovation Lab & Summit
Presently, Astral Aerial is engaging organizations such as The World Food Program and partnering with the Kenya Post Office. They will be looking for a series A funding which will open up during the second quarter of 2020.
Senegal Flying Labs to deliver first-of-its-type drone pilot certification course in the region
Flying Labs aims to build up local capacity having acquired recognition and validation by the national authority for their certificate of competency.
Drone Policies African Aviation Authorities Can Borrow From India
With over 8 million drones flying across the Indian skies every day, no other country…