Join us in an engaging Stakeholder Meeting as we outline the vision and journey towards the African Drone Forum 2024 and beyond. Your insights are critical in moulding an event that reflects the drone community's collective ambition africandroneforum.org

The World Bank, IFC and ADF are looking for a Senior Drone Economist with a demonstrated understanding of drone use cases and markets to support our team. Interested? Find out more and apply at bit.ly/3txk4Mu or reach out to us directly.

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The African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) is currently accepting applications for the next Certified Drone & Data Technology Level 1 (CDDT 1) cohort. The application deadline is March 19, 2021, 23:59 PM CAT with more details available at: adda-malawi.org/cddt1/apply

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Join us at #TTDC21 on Feb 3 for the session 'Drones: Unlocking the Lower Skies for Resilient Mobility”. The session will feature panellists from World Bank Transport, LifeBank, Government of Rwanda, Gates Foundation, @ARKinvest and @wingcopter.

Read more at live.worldbank.org/transforming-t…

The Zimbabwe Flying Labs is the latest addition to the Flying Labs network.

With the launch of the new team, they’ll be working to build the local #drone industry by organizing “Drones as a Service” incubation programs.

Find out more: blog.werobotics.org/2020/10/20/zim…

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How can #drones disrupt last-mile delivery? Watch this #ADF2020 session: youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Vta-…

Carla Blauvelt (VillageReach Malawi), Olivier Defawe (VillageReach), Ashley Greve (@GHSupplyChain), Abdoulaye Gueye (@PATHtweets), Catalina Ochoa (@WorldBank) & Eric Peck (@Swoop_aero)

In the UK, #drone startup Apian plans to create secure air corridors to allow safe delivery of medical supplies for the fight against #COVID19 .

Find out more about this initiative that is backed by the UK Space Agency here: eandt.theiet.org/content/articl…

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Tanzanians wanting to receive certified #DroneTraining can now do so through the civil aviation training college run by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA).

The organization is offering a three-week course as well as permits and licences.

Read more: allafrica.com/stories/202010…

The fires in #Australia destroyed a large number of trees and killed or displaced billions of animals.

The WWF are working on #reforestation efforts equipped with a specialised #drone that will drop gum tree seeds, a favourite for the koalas.

Read more: news.trust.org/item/202010190…

LISTEN! Temie Giwa-Tubosun, Founder and CEO of LifeBank, shares her thoughts on this podcast on how #tech , namely data, blockchain and #drones , is paramount in finding innovative solutions to both old and new healthcare challenges.

Tune in here: audioboom.com/posts/7692649-…

Without #DroneMapping , communities like Gardi Sugdub, a Caribbean island off the coast of #Panama , will feel the wrath of #ClimateChange and the resulting rising sea levels.

With help from Flying Labs Panamá, the community can safely relocate.

Find out more: grist.org/sponsored/how-…

Congratulations to drone-powered health logistics #startup Swoop Aero who were recognised for Product Innovation in The Australian Business Awards 2020.

Find out why they were selected for this award: swoop.aero/2020/10/09/swo…

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This #ADF2020 plenary session reviewed #UAS #innovations in crop diagnostics, pest control, fertilisation and more: youtube.com/watch?v=Thfpd-…

Hamza BENDAHOU (SOWIT SAS)
Diana Mpyisi (@BlueOceansRW)
Giacomo Rambaldi (@CTAflash)
Eric Acquah (@acquahmeyer)
Eric Rutayisire (@CharisUAS)

Attention aspiring professional #DronePilots in #Benin !

This new course from Senegal Flying Labs and Benin Flying Labs offers theoretical and practical training and certification recognized by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Find out more here: atlasgis-sarl.com/presentation/

Congrats to Denise Soesilo, the #ADF Industry Relations Consultant! She has been added to the Women To Watch In UAS list by WomenandDrones.

“Denise has been at the forefront of the implementation of UAS for development and humanitarian aid.”

womenanddrones.com/2020-women-to-…

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#DronesForGood startup Swoop Aero are making an impact in #Africa as they partner with VillageReach to support Ministère de la Santé RDC in improving the availability and accessibility of basic immunisations for hard-to-reach communities. swoop.aero/2020/10/01/eri…

The Droneports and Infrastructure Services in Africa presentation by Simon Whalley of @SkyportsHQ at the #ADF2020 focused on the potential for vertiports and drone delivery services across #Africa .

Here’s the full 15-minute presentation: youtube.com/watch?v=o2h-bO…

Congrats to Kenya Flying Labs!

This team was awarded the Humanitarian Team Award by WomenandDrones for their amazing work in the #DronesForGood sector.

Read more about the winning team and the award here: womenanddrones.com/kenya-flying-l…

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Kidneys and corneas could soon grace the skies as tests for #DroneDelivery of these life-saving organs are in progress.

In the US, two test flights were completed by @MissionGOio in partnership with the Nevada Donor Network.

Read more: reason.com/2020/09/28/whe…

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