If the current pandemic has created "a moment" for unmanned technology, where are all the drones? It's not that simple, say humanitarians. The following is a guest post co-authored by Olivier Defawe, Director of the VillageReach Drones for Health Program, and David Sarley, Innovation and Supply Chain Director at the Gates Foundation. DRONELIFE is honored to publish this … [Read more...] about COVID-19 is Here. Now, Where are the Drones? [Guest Op-Ed]
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Are Drones Ready to Take Off in Africa? The African Union Report
The African Union and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) have published a drone report outlining the potential and the challenges for the drone industry on the continent. The most successful drone delivery programs in the world are currently deployed in Africa. Medical logistics and drone delivery company Zipline has implemented delivery of medical and … [Read more...] about Are Drones Ready to Take Off in Africa? The African Union Report
Drones in Solar, Hydro and Wind: Renewable Energy Power Plants
Riaan Meyer is used to working on large scale renewable energy projects. "The typical solar plant in Africa is just much bigger than it is in other countries," says Meyer. "And solar is booming on both ends - plants and residential. " Meyer's company GeoSUN is out in the field providing services to help renewable energy plants succeed - and drones are a proving a … [Read more...] about Drones in Solar, Hydro and Wind: Renewable Energy Power Plants
