Facebook and Uber want to operate drones in Kenya

An artistic impression of a Bartini flying car: Uber wants to test drone taxis in Kenya. PHOTO | FILE

US-based tech firms Facebook and Uber have requested permission from Kenya's aviation regulator to test drone activities locally following legalisation of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) says the tech giants have shown interest in use of drones in the country following adoption of regulations to guide operation of the devices.

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