African Drone Forum

Elevating Innovation, Collaboration, and Transformation in the African Drone Ecosystem

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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 https://t.co/rwD10eP8t8

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

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 https://t.co/HBFVHp4hye or reach out to us directly.

#dronesforgood #drones

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

The @DroneAdda 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: https://t.co/3ZXlak34Dh

#ADDA #21stCenturySkills #YouthSkills #UAS

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

Join us at #TTDC21 on Feb 3 for the session "Drones: Unlocking the Lower Skies for Resilient Mobility”. The session will feature panellists from @WBG_Transport, @LifeBankCares, @RwandaGov, @gatesfoundation, @ARKinvest and @wingcopter.

Read more at https://t.co/FVzBtQUDb4

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

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: https://t.co/1yBGwvRN6e

@WeRobotics

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

How can #drones disrupt last-mile delivery? Watch this #ADF2020 session: https://t.co/3QmffzUdaY

Carla Blauvelt (@VillageReach Malawi), @ODefawe (@VillageReach), Ashley Greve (@GHSupplyChain), Abdoulaye Gueye (@PATHtweets), @cataochoa (@WorldBank) & @real_EOP (@Swoop_aero)

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

In the UK, #drone startup @Apianaero 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 @spacegovuk here: https://t.co/QS6Tq3gtky

#DronesForGood

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Tanzanians wanting to receive certified #DroneTraining can now do so through the civil aviation training college run by the @officialtcaa.

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

Read more: https://t.co/fuYP0OqWvj

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

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: https://t.co/JY3HGD90bj

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LISTEN! @temite, Founder and CEO of @LifeBankCares, 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: https://t.co/bfWNPbWZWL

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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 @LabsPanama, the community can safely relocate.

Find out more: https://t.co/WUMqCjhkxH

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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: https://t.co/1BHLsdgQS5

#DronesForGood

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

This #ADF2020 plenary session reviewed #UAS #innovations in crop diagnostics, pest control, fertilisation and more: https://t.co/otvyl0IZy8

@Hamza_Bendahou (SOWIT SAS)
@curiousrwandan (@BlueOceansRW)
@iapad (@CTAflash)
@EricAcq90605104 (@acquahmeyer)
Eric Rutayisire (@CharisUAS)

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

Attention aspiring professional #DronePilots in #Benin!

This new course from @SNGLflyinglabs and Benin Flying Labs offers theoretical and practical training and certification recognized by the @UK_CAA.

Find out more here: https://t.co/N1MC3RzsF0

[African Drone Forum @ADF_rising]

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.”

https://t.co/bvKlWVWGwp

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#DronesForGood startup @Swoop_aero are making an impact in #Africa as they partner with @VillageReach to support @MinSanteRDC in improving the availability and accessibility of basic immunisations for hard-to-reach communities. https://t.co/gbfvc15VTG

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The Droneports and Infrastructure Services in Africa presentation by @SimonWhalley1 of @SkyportsHQ at the #ADF2020 focused on the potential for vertiports and drone delivery services across #Africa.

Here’s the full 15-minute presentation: https://t.co/6X5HkXqtr1

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Congrats to @Kenyaflyinglabs!

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: https://t.co/TePr23VdYy

@WeRobotics

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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: https://t.co/0NFjAYTgLl

#DronesForGood