Mozambique Marks New Era in Disaster Resilience With Graduation of 30 Certified Local Drone Pilots
Mozambique has graduated 30 certified drone pilots as part of a government initiative to improve disaster response and climate resilience. The project, supported by the African Development Bank, aims to use aerial technology to monitor extreme weather and assist in search and rescue operations.
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Integrating drone technology into disaster management provides a scalable solution for countries highly vulnerable to climate-driven emergencies like cyclones and floods.
Mozambique marked a major milestone in technology-driven disaster resilience on Friday with the completion of its Drone Technology Project and the graduation of 30 drone pilots.
Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levi presided over the ceremony, underscoring the national importance of using drones to strengthen disaster preparedness and response: "The use of drones in the management of natural disasters is an initiative that embodies the Government's commitment to adopting innovative technologies for monitoring extreme weather events, conducive to the protection of human life and the social and economic fabric of our country."
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