Blog: Africa

Pioneering Kenya’s First National Drone Corridor: Our Story with Konza Technopolis

Drones, Data and AI for Development | October 1, 2025

Kenya Flying Labs contributed its expertise by developing detailed corridor operations manuals, guiding the multi-agency review and approval process.

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Flying Classrooms: Empowering Africa’s Future with Drones and STEM

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | September 23, 2025

By engaging with drones, young people become makers instead of passive consumers and can shape solutions that are uniquely African.

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Mapping Boundaries and Soil Health to Empower Farmers in Nigeria

Drones, Data and AI for Agriculture | September 16, 2025

Aerial insights combined with soil mapping provide a holistic view of farmland, from extent and accessibility to soil fertility and input needs.

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Flying Towards Resilience: Using Drones and Earth Observation for Disaster Risk Management in Nigeria

Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | September 16, 2025

Nigeria Flying Labs Undertakes Aerial Mapping for Flood Risk Assessment in Oke Ijebu, Akure

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STEM Sparks in Kangai: A Story of Hope, Curiosity, and Transformation

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | September 8, 2025

Uganda Flying Labs planted a seed of belief: that STEM is for everyone, not just for a privileged few.

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Collective Strength to Scale Impact: Angola Flying Labs Rejoins the Network

Flying Labs Network | August 28, 2025

The team aims to contribute to Angola’s digital transformation by promoting the responsible integration of drones and AI into public and private sector systems.

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Preserving Senegal's Mangroves: Aerial Mapping in Somone Marine Protected Area

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | August 20, 2025

Senegal Flying Labs worked closely with staff, eco-guards, and local residents to ensure the project aligned with their priorities.

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Mozambique Flying Labs Represents Innovation at the International Rover Competition in Zimbabwe.

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | August 20, 2025

This event brought together robotics enthusiasts and innovators from across the region to showcase their skills, creativity, and collaborative spirit.

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DAKFLOW: A Collaborative Path Toward Smarter Mobility in Dakar

Drones, Data and AI for Development | August 20, 2025

Senegal Flying Labs, EPFL LUTS, and WeRobotics lay the groundwork for long-term collaboration for improved urban mobility in Dakar.

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Building a Sustainable Ecosystem to Promote Electronics and Embedded Systems in Burkina Faso

Events & Conferences | August 20, 2025

EBC 2025 presented an opportunity to present the Flying Labs Network model and raise awareness of the opportunities offered by drone tech in the local market.

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Soil Suitability Analysis for Riziki Farm

Drones, Data and AI for Agriculture | August 12, 2025

The targeted approach provided farmers with the necessary insights to improve soil health, enhance crop yields, and make informed land management decisions.

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Join Us for the Drones, AI and GIS for Disaster Risk Management Conference 2025

Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | August 7, 2025

This year’s gathering will take place in KwaZulu-Natal and promises to be one of our most dynamic and impactful events yet.

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