Tag: Benin
Unmanned aerial vehicles and protected wetland areas: Testing the use of drones for mapping and ecological monitoring of the Mono Delta Transboundary Biosphere Reserve in West Africa
In West Africa, a project has tested the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in producing accurate maps and providing ecological monitoring data of protected sites and habitats in wetlands. The drone-based technology was found to be more cost-effective and user friendly than more traditional satellite-based remote sensing and was able […]
Exploring the adoption of drones in agriculture in Benin: perceptions and willingness of small producers to pay for drone services
A project in Benin has been carried out with small-scale paddy rice farmers to determine their acceptability of, and willingness to pay for, drone-based advisory services aimed at enhancing productivity. Implemented by Global Partners and funded by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU, the project revealed the […]
Drones demystified during a four-day training
During a four-day training course on drones in Benin, in October 2019, participants learned about many new topics. The types of drones, associated software, the importance of drone-related regulations, the steps for conducting drone missions, and the many different ways in which drones can be used. Field practice and the […]
