Drone, robotics technology and the African child
The continent of Africa might have missed out on many development opportunities over the course of history, due to various reasons beyond it…
Education (273 results)
Drone-based STEM education for Zimbabwean kids
Drone-based STEM education has made its first landing in Zimbabwe. This follows the launch of the Drone in STEM Education project by loca…
About drone-in-a-box and other commercial drone applications
Two hundred and thirty-seven. That is the number of applications drone technology can do for humans now, as found out by research company…
New educational drone from DJI
World leading drone maker DJI’s newly installed education division has unveiled a new product for students to have fun with in the classro…
South Africa hoping to locally manufacture drone components
A South African government official has reiterated her country’s commitment to winning the tech race, through local production of some tec…
Youth drive to promote drone technology in Africa
The article below follows the story of young drone entrepreneurs who are part of the AfricanDRONE Youth Scholar, a World Bank-support progra…
What happened to the drone industry during the pandemic?
It is now official – the year 2020 was terrible for humans. It was great for drone business. With the benefit of hindsight, we know we …
Drone Diva Desi to address the Drones Conference
The 2021 edition of the Drones and Unmanned Aviation Conference – set for June 24 and 25 in Johannesburg, South Africa – is pulling out …
Wingcopter glides in for SA drone conference
German delivery drone maker and drone solutions provider Wingcopter has joined an all-star cast of experts who will share their experiences …
World trade body urges Africa to stay abreast with new technology
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned against the potential of emerging technologies creating a greater…
High time the African Union gave drone technology the real chance it deserves
We have a bone to chew with the African Union. Five years after the then AU Commission chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma appointed a…
Catching them young in Benin, Zimbabwe
Two African humanitarian drone franchises – Benin Flying Labs in West Africa and Zimbabwe Flying Labs in Southern Africa – have taken th…