The use of drones in mapping for urban planning in difficult-to-access suburbia is the most voted idea from the international community amongst semi-finalists in the international competition “Drones For Good”, organized and managed by the United Arab Emirates Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

“Drones for better service delivery in slums” Team Leader David Kiarie has received the International Community Award “From Idea to Reality” sponsored by Indra, from its Director of Innovation and Alliances, José Luis Angoso and the Director for the technological multinational in UAE, Alex Moya. 937 votes were cast in favour of the winning idea in iParticipa Open Innovation Platform, provided by Indra for the Competition.

In total, 4.735 users registered, 4.652 votes were cast and the ideas received over 55.000 visits and 500 comments.

Indra will support the conceptual development of the winning idea as well as the design of a business plan, providing personalised advice from experts in innovation, UAVs, smart cities and entrepreneurship. The ultimate aim is to create a start-up based on the winning idea.

Indra has collaborated in The UAE Drones for Good Award by contributing with its experience and knowledge of technology innovation and fostering new initiatives. The multinational’s Director of Innovation and Alliances, José Luis Angoso, has formed part of the Finals jury panel in Dubai for both the National and International Competitions, selecting the winning ideas respectively awarded with one million dirhams and one million dollars.