Rwanda, August 19, 2024 — Dronlytics Africa Limited, a pioneering company specializing in cutting-edge drone technology and artificial intelligence, is thrilled to announce its expansion into Africa with the establishment of its regional headquarters in Rwanda.
This strategic move positions Rwanda as the gateway of advanced drone technology on the continent.
The company owns a US-patented drone technology that can be likened to the ‘Perseverance’ rover on Mars.
Dronlytics Africa is committed to leveraging its advanced drone technology to tackle pressing challenges in Africa, focusing on poverty reduction, food security, and environmental protection.
By utilizing drones to gather critical data, the company aims to:
- Reduce Poverty: By lowering production costs through precise data collection, Dronlytics helps farmers increase their cash flows and financial stability.
- Enhance Food Security: Timely and accurate data on crops enables farmers to make informed decisions, leading to improved crop yields.
- Protect the Environment: Efficient application of agricultural chemicals minimizes nitrogen runoff and reduces environmental impact.
Anthony Hall, the Managing Director of Dronlytics Africa Limited, remarked:
“Our drones are capable of flying, landing and traversing vast agricultural lands to collect useful information. We are first and foremost a data driven company, by using our drone to collect farmed data, it has been proven in other parts of the world that crop farmed data increases farm productivity if understood and applied correctly. Rather than reinventing the wheel, we apply tried and tested technology coupled with our advanced drone tech to improve yields.”
“Our drone tech reduces the production costs for farming which ultimately results in higher cash flows for farmers. In terms of enhancing food security, we provide critical data in a timely manner about farmed crops needed to increase crop yields. Finally, by assessing farms before applying chemicals we can efficiently apply the same chemicals in a manner that reduces usage and therefore reduces the amount of nitrogen that is released into the environment.”
The company is currently in the design phase for its new headquarters, having tendered the building design to five local firms. Groundbreaking is anticipated towards the end of this year, with drone services expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Africa’s agricultural sector lags behind other regions like India and other emerging economies in terms of technological advancement.
Dronlytics Africa envisions a paradigm shift, positioning Rwanda as a leader in drone technology and a hub for innovation on the continent.
Rwanda’s history of success with drone technology, exemplified by the notable achievements of Zipline, makes it the ideal location for Dronlytics Africa’s headquarters.
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