Advance Drone Innovation Beyond Visual Line of Sight

Test, validate, and scale drone operations in Kenya’s first KCAA-approved controlled airspace for BVLOS flights, anchored at Konza Technopolis.

Explore the Corridor

A Regulated Path from First Flight to Deployment

The Konza National Drone Corridor is Kenya’s first Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)-approved controlled airspace for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Anchored within Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city and Special Economic Zone, it gives innovators, manufacturers, researchers, and operators a designated environment to test aircraft and applications under monitored conditions. By connecting practical field trials with regulatory oversight, training, and industry collaboration, the corridor supports the development of safe, responsible drone technology and helps move promising solutions toward commercial use.

Built for Safe, Real-World Innovation

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Real-Time Airspace Management

An integrated Unmanned Traffic Management platform supports digital flight approvals, in-flight deconfliction, and secure data exchange with KCAA, helping operators fly efficiently while maintaining safety and compliance.

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Wildlife Conservancy Test Environment

A 1,000-acre wildlife conservancy within Konza Technopolis provides a field setting for developing and evaluating conservation and environmental-monitoring applications.

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Multi-Sector Testbed with SEZ Advantages

Explore use cases across healthcare, agriculture, mapping, infrastructure, logistics, and emergency response in a shared testbed. Konza’s Special Economic Zone offers streamlined processes and investment incentives to support growth.

From First Flight to Commercial Readiness

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BVLOS Testing & Validation

Test aircraft, payloads, navigation systems, and operating procedures in designated, monitored airspace. Use field trials and research collaborations to validate new UAS applications.

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Demonstrations & Skills Development

Showcase technology to prospective partners and customers while building practical skills through pilot training, technical programs, and industry knowledge sharing.

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Pilots, Partnerships & Production

Work with industry and public-sector partners on commercial pilots, explore revenue-generating operations, and assess opportunities for local assembly or manufacturing at Konza Technopolis.

Where Drone Innovation Takes Flight

Health, Agriculture & Delivery

Connecting essential services

Explore medical logistics, precision farming, and cargo or middle-mile delivery through application-focused trials.

Explore Delivery Uses

Mapping, Infrastructure & Conservation

Better insight from above

Develop aerial surveying, asset inspection, and environmental monitoring applications, including field work in Konza’s wildlife conservancy.

Explore Monitoring Uses

Response, Safety & Learning

Technology for resilient communities

Advance emergency response, disaster preparedness, public safety, and research and education through real-world drone use cases.

Explore Community Uses

How Operators Move From Test to Deployment

Partners Powering the Drone Corridor

Government Agencies

Advance public-sector drone applications

Aviation Regulators

Shape safe, compliant BVLOS operations

Drone Operators

Test and validate aircraft in controlled airspace

UAS Manufacturers

Demonstrate platforms and explore local assembly

Technology Investors

Back emerging UAS ventures and pilot programs

Academic Institutions

Conduct field research and develop skills

Research Teams

Trial new systems and publish findings

Technology Startups

Prototype solutions and pursue commercial pilots

Innovation Hubs

Connect founders with technical collaborators

Development Organizations

Scale projects with public benefit

Donor Agencies

Support training and inclusive innovation

Multilateral Partners

Build cross-sector partnerships for regional impact

Take Your Next Step at the Drone Corridor

Ready to test a platform, launch a pilot, invest in UAS innovation, or build a partnership? Connect with the Konza National Drone Corridor team to discuss your goals and identify the right path forward.

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