After a drawn-out process that began early in 2019, Kenya’s regulation on unmanned aircraft systems has been signed into law, meaning the purchase and use of drones is no longer illegal. A look at the…
Africa’s drone academy sets the course for education in the continent
With the African Drone and Data Academy, stakeholders believe that practically developing the minds and expertise of young Africans will only help drive the continent towards its technology future.…
Lagos state plans to observe its waterways with over 5,000 drones
In a bid to curb boat mishaps, the Lagos state government says it has acquired drones to monitor its waterways, which appear to be the fastest means of transport…
The Kenyan government may soon lift the ban on flying drones
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), which had banned the flying of drones in November following its legalisation in March, plans to lift the ban in the coming weeks.…
How to get a drone permit in Nigeria. Hint: It could kill you
Allow me to paraphrase Ayo Sogunro: everything in Nigeria is designed to kill you. And it’s what doesn’t kill you that makes you, well, Nigerian. Let’s get one thing straight. The NCAA hasn’t exactly …
Why the NCAA ban on unauthorised drones in Nigeria is problematic
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) could have followed the footsteps of Canada by giving clear guidelines on where to fly and how to register these drones.…
Nigerian Government places ban on use of unauthorised drones
Just when we are smiling over the recent adoption of drones in the African and Nigerian scene, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) – the agency regulating the aviation sector on behalf of the…
This drone can carry a full grown human in its cockpit
Even though some of us have looked up to drones in the air and wondered what it would look like from up there, I was still surprised at the news that there was a human carrying drone. Are these guys j…
2016 Outlook: Mobile, Drones are here to stay
Let’s jog our memories of 2015 with a quick run-down: PayPorte integrated offline with its online strategy and there were also a couple of ride-sharing platforms like Jekalo, Pair and GoMyWay. D…
The case for registered drones in Nigeria
Yesterday, The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to begin registration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) commonly known as drones. The registra…
Yudala kicks off first eCommerce drone delivery in Nigeria
Composite online and offline retail chain, Yudala, claims to have made the first ever drone delivery in Nigeria. As The Political Economist reports, the order in question is said to have been placed b…
3 creative ways Africans are putting Drones to good use
Even though I won’t be expecting my orders from Konga being delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle any time soon, drones are already being put to use in Africa to address local challenges. A startup …
Unilorin set to deploy drones to monitor examinations
The idea of deploying drones to monitor examinations would appear to many Nigerians as a surprise, in same way as it is a good news. Members of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) drone team are movin…