Drone industry thought leaders from all over the world are in Rwanda this week at the African Drone Forum. Future industry leaders are also present: the World Bank's 2020 African Drone Youth Scholar program. Ranging in age from 19 - 29, these 18 young scholars and professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs have been chosen from over 400 applicants based on both their … [Read more...] about The New Thought Leaders in Africa’s Drone Industry: World Bank’s Drone Youth Scholars
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The Lake Kivu Challenge: Drone Startups and Major Names Compete to Demonstrate Drone Capabilities
The drone industry is an increasingly tough business. As the industry begins to mature, it can be more difficult for startups to get a seat at the table to partner with government agencies and large customers - and that's an environment that limits innovation. That's what makes the Lake Kivu Challenge interesting. The African Drone Forum and stakeholders from all over the … [Read more...] about The Lake Kivu Challenge: Drone Startups and Major Names Compete to Demonstrate Drone Capabilities
African Drone Forum Flights Covered by Flock
The African Drone Forum (ADF) is underway in Rwanda, and UK insurtech startup Flock is working with the World Bank, UK Aid, the World Economic Forum, the Government of Rwanda, and other conference partners to cover all drone flights associated with the ADF. That coverage includes the insurance required for the beyond visible line of sight (BVLOS) flight competitions taking … [Read more...] about African Drone Forum Flights Covered by Flock
Flying Labs: “The Power of Local” for Drone Technology
In Africa, locally-based drone trainers and professional operators at the Flying Labs are working to emphasize the power of drone technologies for local communities - by training both local students and government officials. The Flying Labs global network of local knowledge hubs is part of WeRobotics.org, a humanitarian organization contributing to solving world problems by … [Read more...] about Flying Labs: “The Power of Local” for Drone Technology
The African Drone Forum: the Opportunities in a Rapidly Developing New Market
The African Drone Forum (ADF) officially kicked off today in Kigali, Rwanda, and drone businesses from around the world were there to demonstrate their technology to high level African stakeholders. (Livestream the ADF events here.) Africa represents a huge opportunity: both for communities and for the drone industry. At the African Drone Forum, sponsors have brought … [Read more...] about The African Drone Forum: the Opportunities in a Rapidly Developing New Market
