DevRobotics

By Ghana Flying Labs In our part of the world, where roads are a vital cog in nationwide development, particularly in the agricultural sector, towns like Bechem, Dwommo, Techimantia, and Subriso are typical of many rural communities. Here in Ghana, agriculture sustains livelihoods, and small-scale businesses drive economic activities. The Bechem–Akumadan road, which serves these towns, was in...

By Cameroon Flying Labs In disaster management, preparedness is everything. Yet, our current methods of preventing and preparing for disasters such as floods and landslides in high-risk areas – if any – often prove time-consuming and inefficient. We fail to gain sufficient insight into what triggers a disaster, how it propagates, whom it will affect, and its impact on the environment until...

By Jamaica Flying Labs At the request of Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) under the Open Cities Latin America and Caribbean initiative, Jamaica Flying Labs (JFL) examined the landscape in Jamaica for an Open Drone Mapping Community. This initiative was geared at evaluating and fostering an open drone mapping community, aiming to revolutionize the way aerial data supports critical sectors...

By Namibia Flying Labs In 2022, the United Nations Innovation Technology Accelerator for Cities (UNITAC) Hamburg launched an ambitious project, “Just transitions in vulnerable places – Digital solutions for more climate resilient informal areas in Namibia.” Fast forward to 2023, a diverse group of urban professionals and tech experts came together to discuss the project’s main...

By Namibia Flying Labs The partnership between the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and the Namibian government on the Inclusive Sustainable Urban Development II (ISUD) project marks a significant endeavour on the transformation of informal settlements into Liveable Neighbourhood through a participatory planning process that enables an integrated urban development approach. Within the...

Source: OSRC, Akure, Ondo State By Nigeria Flying Labs In the wake of the 2023 wet season, residents found themselves grappling with the aftermath of devastating floods that wreaked havoc on lives and property across major urban and rural communities in Ondo State. The floods disrupted businesses, agriculture, infrastructure, and local economies. As the effects lingered, the pressing need for...

By Togo Flying Labs Dans le cadre de sa mission de renforcement des capacités locales et de promotion des échanges de connaissances sur les nouvelles technologies de la robotique et de l’intelligence artificielle, Togo Flying Labs a partagé son expertise en offrant une formation sur la photogrammétrie par drone aux étudiants du Laboratoire de Télédétection Appliquée à la Géoinformatique...

By Japan Flying Labs In the dynamic landscape of technological innovation, the fusion of 3D data, drones, and LiDAR technology is breathing life into the concept of a digital twin society. Here, we grapple with the intricacies of connecting with traditional web content. As we transition to this digital future, we must consider how we can contribute to smoothly shaping such a society. As a...

By Benin Flying Labs Long overlooked as a municipal responsibility, cemeteries have returned to the center of both public expectations and the entities entrusted with their management. The Republic of Benin, like many other places, is grappling with major difficulties in the management of funeral complexes, which, for the most part, originate in the absence of adequate tools for monitoring and...

By Pakistan Flying Labs Non-Destructive Testing, or NDT for short, is a method of inspecting a material or structure without causing any harm to it in the process. Using NDT, you can analyze a chemical without damaging it. One subset of NDT, Ultrasonic NDT (UT), is increasingly used in industrial drone settings. The primary distinction between NDT and Destructive Testing (DT) is that...

By Senegal Flying Labs As Senegal’s second most populous city after Dakar, Touba has experienced sustained demographic growth in recent years. Founded in 1888 by Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Khadimou Rassoul, the holy city of Touba attracts millions of pilgrims every year for the Grand Magal of Touba. This major celebration, of capital importance for the Mouride brotherhood, takes place on the...

By Dominican Flying Labs In recent years, drones have emerged as a revolutionary tool in civil engineering. These aerial marvels have proven themselves indispensable in a wide array of applications, from conducting construction inspections and topographic surveys to maintaining energy infrastructures and managing risks. In light of this, it is essential to prepare upcoming professionals by...

Using Drones to Pave the Way: RGB and LiDAR Scanning in Road Reconstruction

To Save Lives We First Have to Know Where the Danger Lies

Jamaica Flying Labs and Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Explore an Open Drone Community

From Data to Action: Driving Change in Namibia’s Informal Settlements

Innovative Mapping Techniques Used for The GIZ – Inclusive Sustainable Urban Development Project (ISUD II) in Namibia

Transforming Flood Disaster Management with Drones at Nigeria Flying Labs

Formation en Photogrammétrie par Drone: Togo Flying Labs et l’Université de Lomé Collaborent pour le Développement des Compétences des Étudiants

Japan Flying Labs Explores Revitalizing a Town with 3D Data through Drone and LiDAR Technology

Innovative GIS-Cemetery Project: Modernizing Cemetery Management in Benin through Drone Mapping and Real-Time Data Monitoring

Pakistan Flying Labs Explores the Usage of Drones in Non-Destructive Testing of Industrial Infrastructure

Revitalizing a Holy City: Senegal Flying Labs’ Drone-Powered Vision for Touba’s Future

Dominican Republic Flying Labs Explores The Integration Of Drone Technology Into Civil Engineering Education