Zimbabwe

Building local capacity through training and providing robotics solutions for the future of work

About

Zimbabwe Flying Labs is a leading innovation and technology hub advancing the responsible use of emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges and accelerate sustainable development. We empower individuals, communities, businesses, and institutions through capacity building, applied innovation, and technology-driven solutions in drones, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), geospatial technologies, data science, and digital transformation.

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We foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and local innovation by connecting industry, academia, government, and development partners. Through training, research, technology incubation, and community engagement, we are building Zimbabwe's innovation ecosystem while creating opportunities for social impact, economic growth, and the development of future-ready skills.

Projects & Trainings

185

Professionals trained

800+

Youth trained

Events & Conferences

Services

We provide drone pilot training as well as industry-specific drone & data application training, including data acquisition & processing from drone surveys. We also carry out projects in agriculture, climate action, disaster risk reduction, conservation, land management & public health. Our services include large-scale mapping, crop spraying, seeder and cargo delivery.

Local Capacity Building

Our CAAZ-approved training school supports the development of skilled drone professionals and strengthens the drone ecosystem in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. We give a specific focus to expand knowledge and career prospects to young women and girls in the aviation field.

Knowledge Exchange

We organize drone demos and learning events aimed at introducing a wide range of stakeholders to the value and improvement of work efficiency and productivity drones can bring to their work.

Ecosystem Building & Facilitation

We implement tailored projects in disaster risk reduction, improve health services by field-testing and implementing appropriate cargo drone solutions, and support the global environmental effort through sustainable agriculture, nature conservation, and climate resilience projects.

Sector Applications & Projects

We organize international drone conferences in Zimbabwe, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders and creating an ecosystem and platform to learn and connect with leading drone experts in East and Southern Africa.

Advocacy & Policy Support

We support the safe deployment and operations of civil drones in Zimbabwe by facilitating and participating in discussions and workshops with the local Civil Aviation Authorities to contribute to and help expand SI 271 of 2018 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Regulations of 2018.

Youth/STEM Programs

We are igniting a passion for technology innovation and leadership in young learners through Drone Holiday Camps, Drone Clubs, Drone Career Workshops, and Drone Racing / Soccer Events. In the last 18 months, over 1000 young learners have gone through our STEM education program.

Sustainable Development Goals We Focus On

Success Stories

Read case studies from social good projects using advanced technology supported by great local and international partners.

Planning for the Rain: Lessons from Clearing the Land, New Era of Climate Action, Replanting for the Future

Zimbabwe Flying Labs highlights the importance of planning, adaptability, and teamwork in overcoming challenges to support climate action and restoration.