Far too many drone companies have been involved in a journey that has been characterised by a short honeymoon. From an African standpoint, the journey was always delayed.  Most African drone companies have been involved in training initiatives , environmental initiatives and consumer journalism .  But the bulk of the drone development was performed in Asia , USA and Europe .   So it's no surprise that Venture capitalist invested mainly in Asian and American companies.  But given the recent reports and the foreclosure of big startups last year , the drone landscape has changed.  So a question needs to be asked, what would happen to up-coming drone manufacturing companies based in Africa? Below are three key aspects that we believe drone manufacturers need to take into consideration going to the next 3 to 5 years. Focus on Functionality One of the biggest elements when it comes to drone development is the ability to focus not just on the e...

We've reviewed a document on the impact of the blue-green algae on the irrigation of the agricultural farmlands.  Our investigations follows the trend of the bursts of blue-green algae is the dams using for livestock and plants which has caused many illnesses to the farm workers and their families specifically in small-holding agricultural areas. So we've decided to undergo experimental research into the application of a low-cost drone solution for the analysis, prediction and the eventual eradication of the blue-green algae in dams which has a direct impact in the production yield of the both animals and plants. This research will comprise of the development of the remote sensing system which will generate data that will be used as inputs into a predictive model which will be used to help farmers make alternative plans well-before the blue-green algae has a financial impact the farms' operations and the safety of its workers. The proposal with be prese...