Zipline has expanded service in Nigeria, partnering with Cross River State to distribute vaccines, medicines, and blood products to more than 1,000 facilities statewide. This partnership is the second for Zipline in Nigeria, following a February agreement with Kaduna state. Zipline has been a leader in medical drone delivery on the African continent, establishing the first … [Read more...] about Zipline in Nigeria: Cross River State Partners for Medical Drone Delivery of Vaccines, Medicine, and Blood Supplies
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African Drone Industry: Winners of the Lake Kivu Challenge Announced!
The African Drone Forum held a virtual awards ceremony this morning to name the winners of the Lake Kivu Challenge. All of the participants are winners in the African drone industry, having had the opportunity to demonstrate cutting edge technology in real world scenarios before a large audience of global stakeholders. The Lake Kivu Challenge The African drone industry … [Read more...] about African Drone Industry: Winners of the Lake Kivu Challenge Announced!
The State of Drone Regulations in Africa: a Call for Harmonization
Drone regulations around the world are still in the development stages, and Africa is no different. Despite many ground-breaking application, formalized regulations that will encourage industry growth remain in process. At the African Drone Forum in Rwanda, a group of regulators from all over the globe and representatives from international agencies including the World … [Read more...] about The State of Drone Regulations in Africa: a Call for Harmonization
The African Drone Business Challenge: Startups Making an Impact Across the Continent
The oldest discovered calculator in the world is the 20,000 year old Ishanga bone, found in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Africa is sometimes referred to as the cradle of mathematics. So while the theme of the African Drone Forum has been innovation, "It's important to remember that Africa has been innovating all along," says Isabelle Umugwaneze, Deputy Managing … [Read more...] about The African Drone Business Challenge: Startups Making an Impact Across the Continent
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
