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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
May 30, 2026
4h ago
Heavy-lift cargo drones are coming to Kenya, and they are aiming where Zipline isn’t

The Good Drone Company and ThatcherX partner to fly heavier, longer-range cargo drones across Kenya, starting from Konza's BVLOS corridor..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's drone delivery landscape is set to expand with the entry of The Good Drone Company (GDC) and its partner ThatcherX, focusing on heavier, longer-range commercial cargo deliveries, a segment distinct from current medical-focused services.
- GDC's hybrid VTOL fixed-wing drone can carry up to 25 kg with a range of approximately 1,000 km.
- The partnership pairs GDC's drone technology with ThatcherX's local operational expertise and regulatory standing in Kenya.
- Initial flight tests were conducted at the Konza National Drone Corridor, Kenya's first airspace approved for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights.
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