Blog: Drones, Data and AI for Development

Cómo utilizar LiDAR para la identificación de fosas clandestinas en Jalisco, México

Drones, Data and AI for Development | March 14, 2025

A partir de información sobre los efectos de la descomposición en el suelo, se implementó tecnología avanzada para optimizar los procesos de búsqueda.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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