Mapping the future with Africa's first drone academy

By Charles Pensulo, for CNN

Updated 1156 GMT (1956 HKT) February 7, 2020

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In Africa, drones are being used to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/10/africa/blood-drones-rwanda-mpa/index.html" target="_blank">deliver life-saving supplies</a> and serve as <a href="https://money.cnn.com/2018/02/15/technology/aerobotics-farm-app-drones/index.html" target="_blank">eyes in the sky</a>. Moroccan startup ATLAN Space has developed smart drones that can identify and report environmental crimes like illegal fishing, poaching or mining.
Photos: How drones are transforming Africa
In Africa, drones are being used to deliver life-saving supplies and serve as eyes in the sky. Moroccan startup ATLAN Space has developed smart drones that can identify and report environmental crimes like illegal fishing, poaching or mining.
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Equipped with artificial intelligence, the drones operate autonomously, are able to identify illegal activity, and can transmit information to authorities in real-time.
Photos: How drones are transforming Africa
Equipped with artificial intelligence, the drones operate autonomously, are able to identify illegal activity, and can transmit information to authorities in real-time.
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