Kenya

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.

A Day of Drones, Robotics, and Discovery at the Tuhamasishe STEM Fair

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | November 11, 2024

The event brought together over 450 participants, creating a space where high school and university students could explore emerging technology pathways.

A group of learners wearing school uniform excitedly looking up and running after a drone flying above them in a field.

Kenya Flying Labs Plants Seeds of Innovation with the Tuhamasishe STEM Program

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | October 24, 2024

Students got the chance to create an orthomosaic map of their schools in a tangible example of the real-world applications of drone technology.

A poster for the drone regulations co-creation workshops poster mentioning the partners and the program.

Shaping the Future of Drone Regulations in Co-Creation with the Kenyan Drone Ecosystem

Drone Policy & Regulations | July 8, 2024

Kenya Flying Labs and partners are hosting a series of co-creation workshops aimed at implementing the Flying Labs Drone Regulations Engagement Framework.

A drone shot showing a road in Mai Mahiu filled with human and vehicle traffic following the flooding disaster in April 2024.

Kenya Flying Labs and Kenya Red Cross Join Forces to Combat Flooding

Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | May 7, 2024

When torrential rainfall led to catastrophic flooding, Kenya Flying Labs and Kenya Red Cross teamed up for disaster response, mapping the affected areas.

Harnessing Solar-Powered Airships to Transform Medical Supply Delivery in Kenya

Drones, Data and AI for Health | May 23, 2023

Three organizations conduct research assessing the feasibility of using autonomous solar-powered airships for pandemic response and maternal health in Kenya.

Kenya Agri-Drone Business Challenge 2023 Unleashes Innovators & Entrepreneurs Using Drones

Drones, Data and AI for Agriculture | May 18, 2023

The event aimed to bring together young entrepreneurs and innovators to showcase their ideas on drone technology and agriculture.

A New Partnership Aims to Revolutionize Medical Deliveries in Rural Kenya

Drones, Data and AI for Health | May 11, 2023

The collaboration will focus on a medical delivery Proof of Concept (POC) in Kenya, targeting Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, and Makueni counties.

At the Zimbabwe International International Drone Conference, Zimbabwe Flying Labs Showcases Drones at Work

Events & Conferences | December 5, 2022

The conference brought together CAAZ, industry pioneers, key stakeholders, and prospective newcomers and featured talks from Zimbabwe and Kenya Flying Labs.

The Right Stuff: What Makes an Excellent Drone Pilot?

Training | October 24, 2022

If drone pilots are already experienced, why offer the GVC, and why do holders of the GVC end up being excellent instead of just good drone pilots?

Kenya FL JKUAT partnership Feb 2020 Mfon Victor Udechukwu

Local Expertise, Global Community: In Conversation with Kenya Flying Labs

Flying Labs Network | May 12, 2022

Cleopa Otieno reflects on the journey, successes, and challenges Kenya Flying Labs has experienced since joining the Flying Labs Network.

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Kenya Flying Labs and French Artist Saype Celebrate UNEP@50

Events & Conferences | April 18, 2022

As part of the celebrations, Kenya Flying Labs supported SAYPE to depict efforts made in ecological restoration over the years and what the future holds.

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