When you think about organizations using drones for good in Africa, the first that springs to mind is probably Zipline. The California startup has been delivering medical supplies across rural Rwanda and is setting up a similar network in Tanzania. But drone technology is also being harnessed to save the lives of endangered wildlife. Poaching is still commonplace in Africa … [Read more...] about Air Shepherd Sends Update From Anti-Poaching Efforts in Botswana
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French Drone Project Boosts Africa’s Crop Yields
A French drone company is teaming up with a major European inspection service to improve agricultural yields in West Africa. Delta Drone and Bureau Veritas Afrique announced plans last week to consolidate Bureau Vertitas’ soil analysis data with aerial data harvested by Delta drones to optimize precision farming for poverty-stricken areas in Côte d’Ivoire and nearby … [Read more...] about French Drone Project Boosts Africa’s Crop Yields
DronetheWorld Video of the Week! It’s a Wild Planet!
Each week we feature a video sent to us by Dronetheworld.com, a site that collects and maps drone videos from around the world. from the folks at DronetheWorld: Karim Iliya trains park rangers on good and responsible drone piloting. His clip reveals a fascinating world of animals around the globe - incredible shots, and amazing to watch! Have a nice weekend … [Read more...] about DronetheWorld Video of the Week! It’s a Wild Planet!
Utility Gifts Drone to Ghana Police
Ghana’s largest energy company is helping the African nation’s police force shine a light from above on law breakers. Ghana Grid Company Limited donated a fixed-wing drone (model undisclosed) to the national Ghana Police Service to keep an eye out for rioters during upcoming elections. Inspector General of Police John Kudalor told All Africa that his department would not … [Read more...] about Utility Gifts Drone to Ghana Police
Construction Drones Rise Up in Africa
With an increasing number of drones donning their hardhats and swooping into the construction and inspection sector, UAV adoption is growing exponentially across the globe and Africa is no exception. In Namibia and Cameroon, officials and business leaders are teaming up to deploy drones for humanitarian and industrial use. Earlier this month, the Namibia Business … [Read more...] about Construction Drones Rise Up in Africa
