Senegal

Senegal Flying Labs and Mobility One Power a New Era of Drone Innovation in West Africa

Drones, Data and AI for Development | April 7, 2026

The organizations will work closely to co-develop, test, and deploy drone-powered services tailored to local needs.

Strengthening Youth Employability through Drones

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | March 30, 2026

A recap of the professional UAS-certified Remote Pilot Training by Senegal Flying Labs

Flying Labs at the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum 2026

Drones, Data and AI for Development | March 23, 2026

The forum demonstrated how innovation is increasingly becoming a powerful ally in protecting biodiversity and restoring fragile ecosystems.

AfriGEO 2025: How Senegal Flying Labs is Helping Shape Africa's Geospatial Future

Events & Conferences | November 25, 2025

The symposium emphasized that geospatial intelligence must be accessible to everyone—governments, scientists, local communities, and especially young people.

From Congestion to Connection: How Collaborative Solution Spaces are Shaping Mobility in Dakar

Impact Story | October 27, 2025

Senegal Flying Labs shares the impact of beginning the DAKFLOW project with co-creation rather than technology.

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.

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.

Webinaire: Gestion intégrée des inondations basée sur les données des inondations

Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | March 12, 2025

La session a mis en évidence l'importance de données précises et de la collaboration dans la prévention et la réponse aux inondations.

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.

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.

The Senegal Flying Labs team, wearing reflector vests, have their backs to the camera during their mission mapping the Technopole. Three observe the drone in flight while two are seated, hunched over a small table.

Unlocking the Secrets of Senegal's Urban Nature Reserve: A Drone Mapping Expedition

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | April 16, 2024

Senegal Flying Labs undertakes the drone mapping of the Technopole wetland, helping to monitor risks to biodiversity and track the dynamics of its ecosystems.

A group photo of the Senegal Flying Labs team in a field, wearing reflector vests, jumping excitedly.

Senegal Flying Labs Brings Drone Training to Local Communities in Western Africa

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | March 14, 2024

Senegal Drone Academy's vision is to provide communities with equitable access to quality training and certification for the drone and data professions.

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