Nigeria puts up drone-powered urban mapping revolution

Nigerian officials are launching a trailblazing drone-powered surveying pilot program in Abuja in 2025, capturing high-resolution 3D images and creating digital twin maps of the capital city. The drones will help in mapping urban spaces, supporting real-time planning and infrastructure development, while foreign experts are collaborating to process aerial data and enhance geospatial models—overhauling traditional surveying methods in the process.