Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has partnered with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS), the Korean agency responsible for safety across aviation, railways, and road transport systems to organize “a three-day drone capacity-building programme” at the GCAA headquarters in Accra, Ghana.
Mr. Cho Ju Yong of the TS explained that the training session aimed to share knowledge on drone technology, covering pilot licensing, safety management, and practical applications.
Through this new technology, he stressed that “we can build a safer and more sustainable future together. Drones are more than just products; they are powerful tools driving change in logistics, agriculture, environmental protection, and disaster response. But without safety, the full potential of drone technology can never be realised.”
GCAA reported that while highlighting the successful selection of TS and GCAA for a new Official Development Assistance (ODA) project, Mr. Yong explained that the initiative was structured in three phases with the Track 1 focusing on: “Development of a comprehensive master plan for drone operations in Ghana (currently underway until April 2026)”, while the track 2 is on “Pilot projects to test the feasibility of the master plan” and the track 3 on the “Full implementation, including institutional reforms and the establishment of supporting systems.”
On behalf of the GCAA RPAS Committee under the Safety Regulation Department, Mr. Jacob Tetteh Lartey, who is the Deputy RPAS Coordinator, underscored the critical role of TS in developing Ghana’s drone safety architecture. He recalled a similar training programme held in Korea in May 2025, which had significantly benefited Ghana. He noted that TS was now extending such programmes abroad, with Ghana being the first country to benefit.
GCAA’s Acting Deputy Director-General (Technical), Mr. Theophilus Ago, reiterated that the training aims to “enhance our knowledge and skills in drone technology, which is rapidly transforming industries such as agriculture, surveillance, logistics, and environmental monitoring.”