The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) is set to start issuing drone (Unmanned Air Vehicle) import and operation licenses.

A local company called Ethio Red Fox Drone Manufacturing SC is to build a spray drone assembly plant in Ethiopia.

After refusing to allow private institutions use drones for public good for security reasons, Ethiopia is set to use drone technology (UAVs) for the delivery of vaccines, blood and other health related commodities in the rural areas later on this year.

Astral Aviation, a Kenya-based cargo airline, is contemplating to set up a drone technology company in Ethiopia that provides drone cargo transport service.

National aviation policy to be revised The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) on Thursday disclosed that it is drafting a drone regulation that enables it to license drones and control its operation.