from MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, KenyaNAIROBI, (CAJ News) – KENYA has made a milestone certification paving way for commercial drone operations in East Africa’s biggest economy. Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has granted Drone Space, locally the most experienced unmanned Aircraft Academy, with the Remote Operator’s Certificate (ROC). “This landmark certification is a critical step in the use of drones to provide solutions to everyday challenges,” said Drone Space Chief Executive Officer, Tony Mwangi. “Flying a drone is legal in Kenya, however, commercial drone operations require a pilot to obtain a Remote Operators Certificate from the Authority (KCAA),” Tony noted. ROC authorizes an operator to carry out specified drones’ operations.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 22, 2021 08:09 UTC