Tag: Drones
Kenya Govt Considers Using Drones To Nab COVID-19 Lockdown Violators
Drones are official in Kenya now, at least from the legislation point of view.
Anyone can import or buy one locally, but the entire process...
Drone Registration Fees Official At KES 3000
The drone operation situation has been an interesting journey.
The regulations about the devices have for a long time been a subject of controversy.
Besides their...
This is How Much Running A Drone in Kenya Might Cost
A month ago, The Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2019 Act was approved, meaning it is legal to run drones in Kenya. We detailed...
Kenya Finally Approves Drone Operations, Here is What You Need to Know
The Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2019 Act has been approved, meaning that Kenyans can now buy and operate drones without fear or...
Kenya to Lift Ban on Drones if Regulations are Approved
KCAA's Deputy General says that the ban on drones will be lifted if the regulations are approved by parliament.
No Love for Drones as Kenya Aircraft Regulator Issues Another Warning to the Public
Unmanned flying vehicles popularly referred to as drones have been under scrutiny by regulators that appear to echo their distaste for the devices.
In 2016,...
Kenya Aviation Authority Sets Date for Drones Regulations Public Participation
The aviation world has grown significantly. The latest addition to its wide range of devices and services is the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that...
Set Back as Kenyan Legislators Invalidate Drone Regulations
Back in March this year, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) gazetted the proposed Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems Regulations, 2017 which set to legalize the...
Kenya Legalizes The Use of Drones Albeit Under Tough Regulations
It might come as a sigh of relief to any drone enthusiast when they read that the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has gazetted...
Malawi Opens Up Air Corridor to Test Use of Drones in Humanitarian Missions
Malawi, in conjunction with UNICEF, is the first African country to open up an 80 Kilometer air corridor that is designed to provide a controlled...
Drones that can Revolutionize Wild Life Protection
From being used in military operations to being a staple equipment of hobbyists and professional photographers, drones have taken the world by storm.
Kenya Finally Approves Drone Regulations
Kenya becomes the second country in the region to, after Rwanda, to embrace the commercial use of Aerial Unmanned Vehicles (AUVs), aka drones. Non-military use...
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Drones Were Used To Make This Video Of Various Scenic Locations in Africa
Multiple drones were used in making of this epic video of various locations in Africa
Kenya Revenue Authority has Confiscated 1,000 Drones Imported into the Country
There are currently no drones regulations in Kenya hence the decision to take them from buyers.
Lokichar will Host Kenya’s First Drone Airport, set for February 2017 Completion
Drone Airport in Kenya
Drone Enthusiasts in Kenya seek Operating Licenses with Regulations set for Take-Off in September
Drones have become popular world over,with a whole range of applications. Their usage has become part of the norm with the Military using them...
Tanzania to deploy Drones in Anti-Poaching efforts
The poaching menace has in recent times intensified threatening wildlife population in many nations across the African continent. This last month, Kenya's president Uhuru...
Periscope’s new update involves drones, a search bar and broadcasts being saved for longer
Today Periscope has announced a slew of new features in a bid to remain competitive in the growing live broadcast segment of social media...
Drone Hits a British Airways Plane, Exposing the Lurking Danger
Drones are unmanned flying aircraft operated by remote controls, and users do not require any special licenses to operate. Drones have become popular world over,with...
[Video] How Drones could Change Healthcare in Malawi
Drones continue to gain widespread usage across the African continent. Last year, it was announced that Rwanda was mulling with the construction of the...
Twitter was apparently granted a patent for a drone for taking selfies
We've seen the increased use of drones by hobbyists all over the world and it has seen drone making companies like DJI or Parrot...
GITEX Technology Week Day 1: Drones, Robots and VR Key to the Connected Future of the Internet
The annual GITEX Technology Week, currently in its 35th edition, got underway yesterday at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai with tens of...
Google has Filed Paperwork for 2 Drones that will Provide Internet Connectivity
According to Internet Live Stats, there are around 3.2 billion Internet users out of the current world population of 7.3 billion. This means that...
Facebook, Eutelsat to Beam Free Internet to Sub-Saharan Africa in 2016
Facebook declared its intentions to connect the “unplugged” world through a number of initiatives, of which Internet.org is their most known initiative. Internet.org is...
Hackers Can Exploit Vulnerability in GPS to remotely Control Drones
Drones have become popular world over,with a whole range of applications. Drones are unmanned flying aircraft operated by remote controls, and users do not...
Explore Heights Like Never Before with Dronestagram, an Online Community for Lovers of Drone Photography
Dronestagram is a community that is focused on drone photography. It is a social network that displays photos and videos taken by drone hobbyists...
[VIDEO] Drone Helps Rescue Boys From Drowning In Raging River
Drones have been all the rage for a while now. Their usage has become part of the norm with the Military using them in...
7 Tech Jobs That Exist Only in the Future
Let's face it: Science and Technology has advanced in incredible leaps and bounds that there is no end in sight to continuous innovation. Everyday...
Drones to Put Your Village Donkey Out of a Job
A competition called The Flying Donkey Challenge 2014 is inviting applications worldwide to develop drones in Africa that will be affordable as motorbikes which...
