News / Astral cargo drone management system scoops IATA innovation award

Astral Aviation today won IATA’s innovation award of $20,000 to help it develop an airspace management solution for drones in Africa.

Astral’s Aerial division aims to be the leading drone operator in Africa, and has already developed the Flyox cargo drone, capable of carrying 2,000kgs over 1,200km

These can stay in the air for up to 26 hours and land on an unpaved airstrip or even on water. Astral envisages its primary use for delivering medical and humanitarian supplies, as well as e-commerce.

But, while ...