Algeria has taken a major step toward strengthening its drone ecosystem after granting its first national accreditation for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilot training, joining a growing list of African countries investing in drone skills, certification, and innovation.
The accreditation was awarded to SKY-TEC ENGINEERING SPA, a subsidiary of the state-owned Center for Research in Industrial Technologies (CRTI), authorizing it to train operators of Class 1 and Class 2 airborne drone systems.
Announcing the milestone, Algeria's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamal Badari, said the achievement was the result of "continuous efforts and fruitful cooperation with the National Center for Airborne Drone Systems."
According to the minister, the initiative contributes to supporting "excellence, innovation, and developing national competencies in advanced technological fields."
With the accreditation, SKY-TEC ENGINEERING is now qualified to provide specialized training programs for professional remote pilots serving economic institutions, public bodies, government departments, organizations, and individuals seeking expertise in drone operations.
