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AviAssist Unveils New Drone Risk Assessment Training for Africa
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The AviAssist Foundation has introduced a specialized training program in Africa to teach the SORA 2.5 framework for safe and compliant drone operations.
- The AviAssist Foundation launched a specialized risk assessment course for drone operators, regulators, and aviation professionals in Africa.
- The program teaches the SORA 2.5 framework established by the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS).
- The course addresses rising demand for safety procedures in advanced operations like Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) missions and urban air mobility.
- Civil aviation authorities in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa have adopted SORA as a compliance and safety benchmark.
- The four-day practical course covers hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and regulatory authorization procedures.
- The inaugural training edition is scheduled to take place in Rwanda from November 26 to 29, 2026.
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