Nigeria’s Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has introduced a domestically engineered rifle-armed hexacopter drone, a new addition to Nigeria’s unmanned aerial systems, developed with approximately 70 per cent local components.
AFIT’s Director of Research and Development, Professor M. Alimony, presented the drone at the 4th African Air Forces Forum held in Lagos. He stated that the project reflects the institute’s drive to strengthen national defence capacity through locally sourced innovation.
CLICK HERE: HOW TO MAKE MONEY ON SOCIAL MEDIA USING YOUR SMART PHONE
According to Alimony, most of the drone’s parts—including hardware and software—were developed within Nigeria, with minimal reliance on imported materials. “Our goal is to ensure that this technology is not only produced in Nigeria but belongs to Nigeria,” he said during the presentation.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
