Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has officially approved the Konza National Drone Corridor this news was announced by Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA).
This transformative milestone marks Kenya’s first controlled airspace dedicated to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, in the nation’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) ecosystem and solidifying its position as a leader in African technological advancement.
In a press statement released by Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), it confirmec that the drone corridor is safe and secure and it will minimizes risks to manned aircrafts, people and property on the ground as well as addresses privacy and environmental concerns.
According to them the drone corridor will be used in testing, training, research, and innovation, providing an unparalleled environment for startups, academic institutions, and industry leaders to advance cutting-edge drone technologies in a secure, regulated, and purpose-built setting.
The approval was conducted by the UAS Multi-Agency Route Committee, reinforces Kenya’s unwavering commitment to fostering technological leadership across the African continent.
“This approval is a profound testament to Kenya’s progressive vision of becoming a global leader in smart technology and aviation innovation, the establishment of this drone corridor within a smart city will spur significant economic growth by attracting investment, create new opportunities and also firmly position Konza Technopolis as the premier destination for African tech talent and enterprise to thrive”, stated John Paul Okwiri, CEO of Konza Technopolis.
According to John Paul Okwiri, CEO of Konza Technopolis the drone zone will ensures long-term stability and abundant opportunities for stakeholders to continuously refine, scale, and commercialize their groundbreaking solutions.
The Konza National Drone Corridor is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of drone applications across critical sectors that are vital for national development.
These include agriculture, healthcare deliveries, logistics, and disaster response, all while ensuring strict adherence to KCAA’s safety and regulatory standards.
The Konza Drone Corridor stands out for key feature like Controlled BVLOS Operations, Collaborative Ecosystem and Strategic Oversight.
“We are incredibly excited to work hand-in-hand with innovators and organizations who share our mission to harness the immense potential of drone technology for positive societal impact.” added Architect Annah Musyimi, Chief Manager, Physical Planning, Design, Compliance and Environment at Konza Technopolis.
Konza Technopolis invitats both local and international partners to tap into the massive opportunities unlocked by the drone zone and exploit the myriad of benefits that come with of drone technology.
