Malawi

Leading drone innovation and skills development in Malawi

About

We build local drone skills and innovation to address Malawi’s real-world challenges.

Since 2018, Malawi Flying Labs has deployed drones for mapping, flood risk analysis, search and rescue, and damage assessments, including during Cyclone Freddy. We are now building a collaborative platform that connects drone stakeholders across Malawi to share data, drive innovation, and deliver solutions to humanitarian, climate, and development challenges.

Services

Drone mapping, data analysis, and training services supporting humanitarian response, climate monitoring, and development. We connect local drone practitioners to collaborate, share data, and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges in Malawi.

Local Capacity Building

We train local drone operators and partners in drone flying, mapping, and data analysis to strengthen skills, build technical capacity, and enable sustainable drone use across sectors in Malawi.

Knowledge Exchange

We facilitate workshops, training, and collaborations to share drone knowledge, data practices, and lessons learned, connecting stakeholders and promoting innovation across sectors in Malawi.

Sector Applications & Projects

We deliver drone projects for disaster response, flood mapping, climate monitoring, and infrastructure assessments, generating data and insights that support decision-making across sectors.

Ecosystem Building & Facilitation

We connect drone operators, NGOs, government, and private sector to create a collaborative platform for shared data, expertise, and innovation across Malawi.

Youth/STEM Programs

Engage youth in drone technology, coding, and mapping to inspire STEM careers and nurture the next generation of innovators in Malawi.

Assessments & Advisory

In collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs, we to conduct drone flights in risk-prone areas to collect baseline data for hazard analysis, planning, and disaster risk assessments.