Designing Drones for Africa

Maxwell Maduka, co-founder of Terra Industries, is pioneering homegrown drone technology tailored for African conditions amid a surge of affordable, imported drones from Turkey and China. As non-state actors increasingly use drones in the Sahel region, Maduka emphasizes the importance of building a local defense industrial base to ensure better adaptation, security, and control over technology. This initiative not only addresses immediate security needs but also fosters long-term technological independence for African nations.