Africa’s Drone Future:

Key Outcomes from Aviation Africa 2025

Aviation Africa 2025 in Kigali marked a major milestone for Africa’s drone ecosystem and the African Drone Forum was proud to lead the Drone & Advanced Air Mobility Track during one of the continent’s biggest aviation gatherings.

2,100+

Delegates

120+

Exhibitors

30+

Directors General of Civil Aviation

The summit brought together over 2,100 delegates, 120+ exhibitors, and more than 30 Directors General of Civil Aviation alongside regulators, operators, OEMs, investors, and aviation leaders from across Africa and beyond.

Following the event, we prepared this report diving into the:

Africa’s Low-Altitude Drone Economy
BVLOS: Bridging Ambition and Airspace Reality
UTM: Managing the Skies
Building Regulatory Frameworks
Africa’s first public pilotless passenger eVTOL demonstration

What's Next

Looking Ahead to
Aviation Africa 2026

Nairobi · September 9–10

The African Drone Forum is proud to partner with the Aviation Africa Summit for a second year to lead the official Drone & Advanced Air Mobility Track at Africa's largest aviation summit, taking place in Nairobi this September 9–10.

Africa's low-altitude economy is scaling rapidly, and the decisions being made today will shape the next decade of innovation, regulation, infrastructure, and investment across the continent.

This convening brings together Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs), operators, investors, industry partners, and ecosystem leaders through curated panels, the inaugural African Drone Regulators Forum, and a dedicated drone and advanced air mobility exhibition space.

Leading up to the event, we'll be sharing key updates, opportunities, and ecosystem insights you won't want to miss.