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Turning Data into Action: South Africa Flying Labs Responding to Devastating Floods with Drones

July 13th, 2022

To demonstrate the value of implementing drone technology in identifying areas at risk of disaster, preventing it where possible, and alleviating its impact when it strikes, South Africa Flying Labs embarked on a project to map an informal settlement that is prone to fire and flood-related disasters, focusing on mitigation and preparedness. 

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