U2 frontman and philanthropist Bono has joined the board of medical drone delivery specialists Zipline. After becoming a global superstar with U2, Bono has spent the last twenty or so years working in sustainable development. Back in 2016, he co-founded The Rise Fund, a $2 billion VC fund that specializes in startups delivering “complete returns”— social and environmental … [Read more...] about Bono Joins the Zipline Board
Ghana
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
Drone Investing: Africa Offers New Opportunities
As interest in drone investing heats up across the globe, Africa is one of the newest continents to join the commercial drone market. South Africa’s Rocketmine and Ghana’s Aeroshutter are among the first companies to take advantage of a largely unregulated space with significant need for drone services. Africa's wide open spaces offer a welcoming canvas for all … [Read more...] about Drone Investing: Africa Offers New Opportunities
Drones to Deliver Test Results, Medicine in Ghana
Ghana will soon witness the biggest deployment ever of drones for a humanitarian aid effort. Spearheaded by the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association and Ausley Associates INC, the effort will provide much needed relief to residents of the country. The executive of MAMA, Gavin Brown, has been under talks with the Republic of Ghana for more than a year to create a special … [Read more...] about Drones to Deliver Test Results, Medicine in Ghana
