About Us

Our Story: Soaring Towards an Empowered Africa

In the heart of Botswana, Drones for Africa was born from a shared vision between passionate engineers, technologists, and development professionals. Our founder, Marang Mbaakanyi, recognized the immense, untapped potential of drone technology to bridge the technological gap and address pressing challenges facing African communities. She envisioned a future where drones wouldn't just be tools, but catalysts for revolutionizing sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure, while simultaneously building local skills and creating vital job opportunities across the continent.

What began as a modest collaboration quickly soared into a mission-driven enterprise. We realized that Africa didn’t just need drones; it needed African-led innovation in drone design, deployment, and training. From mapping vast farmlands to delivering critical emergency supplies in remote, underserved areas, our pioneering projects began to powerfully demonstrate the impact of home-grown drone solutions. We forged strong partnerships with local communities, government agencies, and international institutions, scaling our impact with every successful flight, every crucial mission, and every empowered trainee.

Today, Drones for Africa stands as a pioneering force—a comprehensive service provider, and a leading training institute driving drone innovation across diverse sectors. Our journey has just begun, and we are immensely proud to be shaping a future where Africa truly owns its skies, empowered by the very technology we champion.

Strategic Partners & Collaborators

We are proud to collaborate with a diverse network of strategic partners, including government agencies, universities, technology companies, and non-profit organizations. These partnerships are essential to our success and enable us to leverage expertise, resources, and networks to maximize our impact.

• Botswana Accountancy College (BAC)

• University of Botswana (UB)
• Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
• Ministry of Knowledge and Communication (MCKT)
• Ministry of Agriculture
• Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
• Botswana University of  Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN)

Sustainability & Impact

At Drones for Africa, sustainability is fundamental to our mission. We believe technology should empower people, protect the planet, and promote inclusive development, from the skies above to the communities on the ground. 

• Empowering Communities

We train and equip local youth and professionals with cutting-edge drone skills, creating employment opportunities and building a new generation of African drone pilots, engineers, and data analysts. Our training programs prioritize inclusivity, with a strong focus on women and underserved rural populations.

• Driving Sustainable Agriculture

Through precision agriculture, our drone solutions help farmers increase yields, monitor crop health, and reduce input waste. This translates to better food security, smarter resource use, and lower environmental impact—especially in drought-prone and climate-sensitive regions.

• Protecting the Environment

Our drones are deployed in environmental monitoring, anti-poaching efforts, and reforestation projects. With accurate, real-time data from the air, we support conservationists, researchers, and policymakers in protecting Africa’s rich biodiversity.

• Reducing Carbon Footprint

By replacing fuel-dependent field operations with electric-powered drone surveys, we reduce emissions and energy use across industries like mining, construction, and infrastructure inspection.

• Partnership for Impact

We collaborate with governments, NGOs, and international agencies to align our work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From climate action and zero hunger to quality education and gender equality—our mission is built around measurable, scalable, and lasting impact.

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