Recently, I completed one of my biggest mapping projects. We were tasked with mapping 4,000 acres in an urban environment in Nairobi, and the data was to be used for 3D modeling and to improve machine learning methods for accurate building reconstruction and height estimation. At first, it looks easy. All you need to do …
What It Takes to Map 4,000 Acres of an Urban Environment With a Drone Read More »
A year ago, I wrote a comparison between the DJI M30T vs Matrice 4T. DJI had just released the M4T, and the M30T was a drone I had used for some time. I have continued to use both drones over the past year and have gained a good feel for how they respond to long-term …
One Year With the DJI M4T: Is It Still Worth It in 2026? Read More »
It has been an interesting few months for Africa’s drone landscape. Across the continent, drones are increasingly moving beyond pilot projects and demonstrations into real-world operations that support healthcare, conservation, agriculture, and economic development. At the same time, governments and organizations are investing in training, manufacturing, and innovation ecosystems that will help shape the future …
Recently, I was tasked with processing nearly 20,000 drone images collected along a road corridor using Agisoft Metashape. It was the largest photogrammetry project I had ever worked on. To be honest, I wasn’t prepared for it. I underestimated the scale of the project, overestimated my hardware capabilities, and didn’t fully understand some of the …
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In many of Africa’s protected landscapes, monitoring wildlife has traditionally depended on ranger patrols scanning vast terrain for signs of movement or threats. Increasingly, however, those rangers are supported by something else overhead — drones capturing aerial imagery and transmitting data that can be analyzed in near real time. This shift toward technology-enabled conservation was …
From Drones to Data: Key Insights from the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum Read More »
A few days ago, I got to experience the DJI Dock 3 in action, thanks to a Demo organized by Stablegen Drones and Astral Aerial. Seeing the dock open, the drone takes off automatically, and the same thing happens during landing; it looks like something pulled out of a sci-fi movie. But beyond the fascinating …
DJI Dock 3 Arrives in Kenya: A First Look at Automated Drone-in-A-Box Operations Read More »
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Hello Drone Pilot! I hope you are doing well. Before diving into this week’s updates, I’m excited to share a customized service designed specifically for drone businesses. I can help you connect with your audience through strategic, impactful content. Here’s a quick look at the packages I’m offering: Starter Content Package” – $60/month 1 blog …
Drones for Offroading Support, UAVs as future of Agriculture Read More »
Hello Drone Enthusiast! I hope you are doing well. Before diving into this week’s updates, I’m excited to share a customized service designed specifically for drone businesses. I can help you connect with your audience through strategic, impactful content. Here’s a quick look at the packages I’m offering: Starter Content Package” – $60/month 1 blog …
This Week in Drones: Africa’s Progress in AAM, Uber and Drones Read More »
The drone industry in Kenya is on an upward trend thanks to recent developments. A few weeks ago, the KCAA approved the first drone corridor in Kenya, located at the Konza Technopolis, known as the KONZA Technopolis Drone Corridor. Now, the KONZA Technopolis Drone Corridor is partnering with Highlander to implement the country’s first UTM …
KONZA Partners with Highlander to launch Kenya’s First UTM Read More »
