Rwanda is positioning itself as a leader on the continent in drone technology, which is being used for various purposes, as international firms converge on the country to advance the industry.
On September 4, it became the first African country to launch a self-flying electric air taxi during the 2025 Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition in Kigali.
It featured a demonstration of the two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft developed by a Chinese urban air mobility technology company.
Another major player, the US-based Zipline, is expanding its services in Rwanda.
Known globally for pioneering medical drone deliveries - particularly emergency blood supply to remote health centres in Rwanda to save lives - Zipline now plans to enter urban home delivery starting in 2026.
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