Benin

Empowering Benin's future: harnessing robotics & AI for sustainable development.

Benin Web Drone based mapping project to support farmers and herders

About

Our commitment is to foster an environment where technological advancements in robotics and AI thrive and benefit our society.

Benin Fls team Contribution of drone based mapping to the creation of a passage corridor in the settlement of conflicts between farmers and herders

Benin Flying Labs is a nonprofit NGO that harnesses the power of drones, AI, and geospatial tech to solve pressing societal issues. With expertise in robotics, cartography, and remote sensing, we’re at the forefront of addressing agriculture, environment, health, and climate change challenges, ensuring data precision guides decision-making in a dynamic world.

Services

Our initiatives span pilot projects across vital sectors, from environment, agriculture to public health and opening new youth employment pathways. We empower individuals with drone certification training, enhancing their abilities to collect and interpret crucial data through drone surveys.
We deliver strategic projects and activities to foster growth and innovation in the following areas:

Local Capacity Building

We offer comprehensive training to professionals across diverse sectors, emphasizing capacity building. We also aim to enhance professional competencies in cartography, public health, and education.

Knowledge Exchange

We champion knowledge-sharing through engaging workshops and open days focused on emerging technologies, crafting insightful blog articles, and case studies illuminating our endeavors. Our active participation in webinars and conferences fosters a vibrant community of learning.

Sector Applications & Projects

We specialize in drone mapping, data acquisition and analysis for disaster response, land management, nature conservation and advancing agricultural practices. We also offer sector-specific training to professionals in the public and private sector.

Ecosystem Building & Facilitation

We create platforms for dialogue, where stakeholders exchange insights on topics pertinent to our local environment. This approach strengthens our community and propels forward the innovative use of drones in our region.

Advocacy & Policy Support

Our proactive engagement in working groups and discussion forums underscores our commitment to driving policy support and regulatory advancements for the drone ecosystem in Benin and beyond, highlighting the critical need for a well-defined legal environment that fosters innovation and safety.

Youth/STEM Programs

Our youth program integrates drone technology, offering hands-on training sessions that ignite a passion for science and technology in students of all backgrounds. Our STEM programs underscore the importance of introducing young minds early to emerging technologies.

Sustainable Development Goals We Focus On

Success Stories

Read case studies from social good projects using advanced technology supported by great local and international partners.

Senegal Story Pilot Certification Training in Benin

Drone Pilot Certification in Benin

Training of Professionals from the Benin Drone Association and GIZ

Solving Farmers-Herders Conflict

Developing a Transit Corridor Using Drone Based Cartography to Resolve Conflicts Between Farmers and Herders

Girls in STEM

Empowering Young Girls to Pursue Opportunities in STEM Fields

News

Read our blog posts to learn more about trainings, process, community, and our field.

A man concentrates as he flies a drone in Benin. Next to him is a man in a reflector vest.

Retour sur les Formations de Benin Flying Labs en Pilotage de Drone et en Géomatique

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | May 7, 2024

Benin Flying Labs soutient les passionnés de cartographie, de topographie et de pilotage de drones en leur proposant des formations pratiques.

Local community members sit under trees listening to a team member from Benin Flying Labs

Autonomisation des Producteurs de Noix de Cajou: TechnoServe, Benin Flying Labs et Atlas GIS Offrent une Formation Financière aux Coopératives

Training | January 23, 2024

Cette formation a vu le jour en réponse au besoin croissant d'autonomiser les communautés agricoles, en particulier celles qui produisent des noix de cajou.