Blog: Latin America

Drone Training to Boost Scientific Research in Panama

Drones, Data and AI for Development | November 25, 2025

Thanks to this training, researchers were able to experience firsthand the capabilities of drones and identify how to integrate them into their projects.

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Communities, Experts, and Drones Working for Wellbeing in Panama

Drones, Data and AI for Health | October 16, 2025

A co-creation workshop brought together key players in rural healthcare to imagine together the drone as an ally of public health.

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Webinar: Modern Tools and Strategies for Smarter Farming

Drones, Data and AI for Agriculture | September 24, 2025

Flying Labs showcase how drone technology and geospatial data are transforming agriculture across different contexts.

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Brazil Flying Labs Hosts Geoprocessing and Applied AI Course

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | September 16, 2025

MapeiaLAB is part of a larger fire assessment project aimed at addressing wildfires in São Paulo state.

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Costa Rica Flying Labs Featured in World Economic Forum Report

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | August 11, 2025

The white paper sets out 11 guiding principles to help policymakers and other industry stakeholders responsibly implement advanced air mobility technologies.

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Detecting Methane with Drones: A Game-changer for Environmental Safety

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | July 29, 2025

Peru Flying Labs partnered with Aeromon to demonstrate how drones equipped with advanced gas sensors are transforming emissions monitoring.

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Brazil Flying Labs Inspires Future Communicators with AI and Drones

Drones, Data and AI for Development | June 16, 2025

A highlight was the discussion encouraging students to reflect on ethics in AI development and application, especially in communication and marketing.

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Cómo Estimar la Biomasa de los Bosques Tropicales en Calakmul, Campeche

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | May 12, 2025

El proyecto de México Flying Labs combina datos de campo con imágenes por satélite y tecnología LiDAR para orientar las políticas públicas de conservación.

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Flying Labs Regional Retreats 2024: Innovation and Collaboration in Latin America and the Caribbean

Flying Labs Network | May 12, 2025

The retreat brought together key representatives from Flying Labs across the region to discuss past achievements, ongoing projects, and future strategies.

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Mapeamento com Drones: Tecnologia e Sustentabilidade Caminhando Lado a Lado

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | April 18, 2025

A Brazil Flying Labs foi destaque na publicação da Pix4D, destacando aplicações de mapeamento aéreo de alta precisão para desafios do mundo real.

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Women Leading the Way: Reflections from the LAC Women & UAS Webinar

Webinars | April 8, 2025

Empowering women in drone technology is key to encouraging inclusive innovation and sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Drones in Business: Empowering Bolivian Youth to Take Flight

Drone Entrepreneurship | March 25, 2025

The Business Model with Drones training program aimed to encourage young people to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in drone services.

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