Blog: Sierra Leone

Igniting Curiosity: Sierra Leone Flying Labs Introduces Students to the Power of Drones

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | June 1, 2023

Part of a larger initiative to raise drone awareness among technical and higher education institutions, the seminar provided a platform for information sharing.

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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?

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WATCH: Drone Applications for Disaster Management

Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | July 13, 2022

Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Nepal Flying Labs hosted a webinar sharing different project experiences on drone use in disaster response and preparedness.

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Training for Wildlife Monitoring and Deforestation

Drones, Data and AI for Climate Action | May 1, 2021

Professional Training for Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA)

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WATCH: Power of Local Webinar June 2020, Featuring Sierra Leone, Jamaica, and Réunion Flying Labs

Webinars | June 30, 2020

Sierra Leone, Jamaica, and Réunion Flying Labs share updates from their work.

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To Build an Ecosystem, Sierra Leone Flying Labs Provides Drone Operators a Chance to Connect

Events & Conferences | June 1, 2020

The event brought together entrepreneurs, engineers, enthusiasts, and a government official from the Directorate of Science Technology and Innovation.

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Promoting STEM Education in Freetown's Secondary Schools

Drones, Data and AI for STEM / Youth | May 13, 2020

Through our education campaign, Sierra Leone Flying Labs introduces as many secondary school students as possible to drones via demonstrations and discussions.

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The Global Flying Labs Network Welcomes Sierra Leone

Flying Labs Network | May 15, 2019

Sierra Leone Flying Labs will build local capacity to implement robotics and AI solutions that solve challenges and create new jobs in their communities.

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