Orange Côte d’Ivoire Certifies 42 Technicians as Drone Remote Pilots

Orange Côte d’Ivoire  has certified 42 of its technicians as drone remote pilots after they completed 1,000 hours of field training.

The certificates were awarded on September 25 in Assabou, Yamoussoukro, as part of the telecom operator’s efforts to integrate drone technology into network operations.

Orange Côte d’Ivoire said the use of drones will support more reliable network availability, improve the safety of infrastructure inspections and enable better anticipation of maintenance needs to help prevent service outages.

The company said the initiative also reflects its investment in employee skills and innovative technologies aimed at improving network quality.

Orange Côte d’Ivoire Chief Administrative Officer Mamadou Coulibaly said the certification demonstrates the technicians’ commitment to completing the training and the company’s focus on combining workforce development with technology.

“By awarding these certificates to these 42 Orange agents today, we salute their commitment to a demanding journey. It is a concrete illustration of our desire to invest in our teams and in innovative solutions to improve the quality of our network. »

– Mamadou Coulibaly, Chief Administrative Officer, Orange Côte d’Ivoire 

Orange Côte d’Ivoire said investing in its employees and new technologies forms part of its efforts to improve the quality of services delivered to subscribers.