Drones, Data and AI for Development

India Workshop Photogrammetry and Li DAR Use Case

Workshop on Emerging Technologies Photogrammetry and LiDAR

Drones, Data and AI for Development | January 17, 2025

Hands-on training sessions to equip professionals with the skills to process aerial data and apply these technologies to various industries.

Burkina Faso Flying Labs Collaborates with Namibia Flying Labs for Thermographic Inspection of a Solar Power Plant.

Drones, Data and AI for Development | January 15, 2025

The project aimed to demonstrate the potential of drone technology in detecting defects in solar panels and promoting sustainable maintenance practices.

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Drone Mapping for Small Towns: Supporting Ghana's Water Initiatives

Drones, Data and AI for Development | December 13, 2024

Ghana Flying Labs' survey of Sawla and Lawra served as a critical part of an initiative to support water supply planning under Ghana's National Water Policy.

In Kenya’s Drone Corridor at Konza Technopolis, the Future of UAS Innovation

Drones, Data and AI for Development | November 26, 2024

More than a sandbox for innovation, the corridor will also be an catalyst for increased economic opportunity, workforce development, and regulatory advancement.

Victoria Falls Illuminated: The Landmark 500-Drone Show in Zimbabwe

Drones, Data and AI for Development | October 31, 2024

Navigating the complexities of organizing such a massive display in this location required careful planning and cooperation to ensure safety and compliance.

Senegal Drone Academy and WFP Senegal Join Hands for Development

Drones, Data and AI for Development | October 31, 2024

By providing world-class drone training, Senegal Drone Academy plays a key role in WFP’s strategy to leverage technology for sustainable development.

Mapping for Expansion: Nigeria Flying Labs Supports Safety Training Services with Aerial Mapping Solutions

Drones, Data and AI for Development | October 13, 2024

The project goal was to generate high-quality, actionable data that would support Prime Atlantic's spatial planning and improve operational workflows.

A photo of a bright orange WingtraOne drone used by Ghana Flying Labs for a road reconstruction mapping project.

Using Drones to Pave the Way: RGB and LiDAR Scanning in Road Reconstruction

Drones, Data and AI for Development | May 20, 2024

Ghana Flying Labs' topographical survey supports the engineering design and construction of the Bechem–Akumadan Road.

A pilot operates a drone in the Allou Kagne area, a landscape filled with attapulgite tailings.

Revolutionizing Mining Waste Management: A Drone's Eye View of Attapulgite Tailings in Thiès

Drones, Data and AI for Development | April 29, 2024

Senegal Flying Labs leverages drone technology to estimate mining waste reserves and explore its potential uses, thus reducing its accumulation.

A small group of attendees pays attention to a presentation being made at the Urban Technology & Collaboration in Informal Settlements symposium in Namibia.

From Data to Action: Driving Change in Namibia's Informal Settlements

Drones, Data and AI for Development | April 16, 2024

Namibia Flying Labs' mapping project in the Ombili Informal Settlement showcased at the Urban Technology & Collaboration in Informal Settlements symposium.

In the foreground children are engaged in a game on a dry field, and in the background is the Brendan Simbwaye A Informal Settlement.

Innovative Mapping Techniques Used for The GIZ - Inclusive Sustainable Urban Development Project (ISUD II) in Namibia

Drones, Data and AI for Development | April 3, 2024

GIZ collaborates with Flying Labs Namibia to map the Brendan Simbwaye A Informal Settlement as part of the Inclusive Sustainable Urban Development II project.

Safety and Crowd Management

Drones, Data and AI for Development | March 25, 2024

Drone Mapping for Safety and Crowd Management in Fan Zone Areas during Soccer Competitions

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