MEET BENJAMIN CHIEDU, FOUNDER OF NIGERIA'S ONLY INDIGENOUS DRONE MANUFACTURER


Rotors and Pilots: Nigeria’s First Drone Maker



Growing up, Ben Chiedu, founder of Rotors and Pilots Limited had a passion for making things with his hands. When he discovered drones, he started building them as a hobby and it was something he enjoyed doing. Four years down the road, he realized building drones was his passion and he could monetize and develop it as a venture. Here is the detailed interview of the Video Documentary Spotlight on Rotors and Pilots:

What inspired you to get into drones?

I have always liked to build things. As a child, I made paper versions of a lot of my toys. When I started working, I knew I was meant to make things with my hands. When I discovered drones, I was happy getting into it.

What opportunities have you identified going into drone making?

A lot. On TV you see people talking about building drones that are capable of aerial delivery services. Right now, companies like Amazon and DHL are testing out drones to deliver products because at times it is actually cheaper. There are many capabilities for drones in terms of delivery, science, search and rescue, security, mapping, construction, telecommunication and the list goes on.

What services do you presently offer?

We offer aerial services, 3d services, production services i.e. procurement services to build drones for people, Multimedia services e.g. company profile, training on how to fly and use drones for 3d mapping, security, video, photography and so on.

Who are your target audience?

My target audience are individuals, construction companies, film makers and security agencies.

How has the journey of entrepreneurship been so far?

The journey to entrepreneurship hasn’t been easy. Being an entrepreneur means you have an idea and you feel you have to sell this, if you do not have funding, you fund it from your pocket. I have funded this project from my pocket all the way.

What keeps you motivated as an entrepreneur?

I am motivated by how people in other third world countries have advanced in terms of technology. The world has gone past the stage of importing raw materials. The world is at the stage where whatever you are blessed with by nature, you add value to it and sell. I want to handover a generation where we can self-sustain ourselves as Nigerians.

Can you comment on the Made in Nigeria movement?

Recently, the government has been looking inwards to reduce dependency on dollars, while promoting Made in Nigeria brands. There are also a lot of talents in Nigeria that the government needs to support. We have a lot of startups springing up and they are the future. The youth are the ones with new ideas, starting new businesses and they should be paid attention to, and supported where necessary. Support should also be placed in the right direction.

What are your future plans for this venture?

My future plan is to grow my venture into an industry that produces drones. I’m not sure there is a company in Africa that produces drones. I want to build my venture to where there is a chain of drone production.

What is your advice to budding entrepreneurs?

Consistency and hard work. Persist and continue pursuing your dreams. Don’t give up, remember that when a child is trying to walk, he falls and stands up to attempt to walk again. That is how you should see yourself; see that there is a need for what you are doing. Keep at it and one day that person who should pay attention to you will! Be persistent and ensure that your venture adds value.

https://www.234finance.com/rotors-and-pilots-nigerias-first-drone-maker/



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Gud one!

Why always Igbos?

That's an intelligent Biafran scientist not an ewedu-globbling pro-dullard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdOObHDpQMM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVc4O2zN0N0

Igboesika:
Why always Igbos?

Why not?

Nigerians like this man need all the support they can get from government and by Nigerians patronising what they manufacture. The larger the market for them, the better. Tribalists are no help because they create resentment wich may lead to emotional boycott of the manufacturer's products in future.

NoBasisForUnity:
That's an intelligent Biafran scientist not an ewedu-globbling pro-dullard.

For your head now you don make sense abi.I'm just sad for you because if you continue like this nothing gud will come from you

Continue making us proud

Another Biafran. Give it up for son of the land of the rising sun.

Afonja when are u going to pro produce flying ewedu with broom as its rotor?

Nwakaumu:
Afonja when are u going to pro produce flying ewedu with broom as its rotor?

lolz

Big ups, bro.

More power.

afonja in response by like....

I just can't help it but I AM IGBO

Nwakaumu:
Afonja when are u going to pro produce flying ewedu with broom as its rotor?

this is war

the yoruba people are divided into two THE CHRISTIAN YORUBA AND THE MUSLIM YORUBA the christian Yorubas can try but the muslim Yoruba's no way THEY ARE REDEFINING LIES TO MODERN STANDARD WITH MOUTH ODOUR AS ITS ROTOR

Yinmu. These chestbeaters sef. Proforce has been manufacturing aerial drones without making noise. Smh.

http://proforcedefence.com/unmanned-aerial-vehicles/

FlyoruB:
Yinmu. These chestbeaters sef. Proforce has been manufacturing aerial drones without making noise. Smh.

http://proforcedefence.com/unmanned-aerial-vehicles/

Love this die, I know Yoruba would have achieved the feat like years ago,once Igbo get to make its first, it will be screaming and looking for attention. It is rare privilege to be born a Yoruba. Rare breed!

FlyoruB:
Yinmu. These chestbeaters sef. Proforce has been manufacturing aerial drones without making noise. Smh.

http://proforcedefence.com/unmanned-aerial-vehicles/

Love this die, I know Yoruba would have achieved the feat like years ago,once Igbo get to make its first, it will be screaming and looking for attention. It is rare privilege to be born a Yoruba. Rare breed! A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

Hahaha chestbeaters

Igbos

Developers


One DIY manual from Google and they won't let us rest

FlyoruB:
Yinmu. These chestbeaters sef. Proforce has been manufacturing aerial drones without making noise. Smh.

http://proforcedefence.com/unmanned-aerial-vehicles/

Keep quiet....Proforce is a foreign company not indeginous

Justuceleague2:
Hahaha chestbeaters
Igbos
Developers

One DIY manual from Google and they won't let us rest

Proforce is a foreign company not indeginous

Dumaknesset:


Love this die, I know Yoruba would have achieved the feat like years ago,once Igbo get to make its first, it will be screaming and looking for attention. It is rare privilege to be born a Yoruba. Rare breed! A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

Proforce is a foreign company not indeginous

uglyafonja:



Keep quiet....Proforce is a foreign company not indeginous

Why are you akpu-brained punks so lazy? Abeg who is the foreign owner of Proforce?

http://proforcedefence.com/ceos-message/

https://www.thebusinessyear.com/nigeria-2017/safety-for-all/interview

Na wah o. Better try Amala instead, since all that akpu-slurping is causing you to gradually loose your reasoning faculty.

uglyafonja:


Proforce is a foreign company not indeginous

I hear? Foreign company in Ogun State and head office in Victoria island, Lagos runned by an afonja, chew on that.Google is your friend. see www.proforcedefence.com

Good.

It is really funny how some Naralanders live in Nigeria, wake up in Nigeria everyday but don't think Nigeria. When there is a success story, we rush to check names so that we can praise our tribe and lapoon other tribes in the same Nigeria. The reverse is the case if its a bad story...mockery of tribes will be rampant with posts like 'Afonja', 'Liepod','Brown roof' , bla, bla, bla.

I know sincerely we all know that sucess and evil have no tribe. Anybody from any tribe can commit any crime or achieve any successful feat.

Despite the fact that Nairaland has this message on New post pages "Please don't make racist and tribalistic comments on this section". The mods and the admin seem unconcerned about the height of tribalism going on here.

Perhaps if they are to clamp down on tribalistic posts,some people will have nothing to do here.

FlyoruB:
Yinmu. These chestbeaters sef. Proforce has been manufacturing aerial drones without making noise. Smh.

http://proforcedefence.com/unmanned-aerial-vehicles/

can you give us pic of where proforce is manufacturing the dronea

arinze2015:
can you give us pic of where proforce is manufacturing the dronea

What a stupid question from an akpu brain. Are you too broke to buy enough data to enable you Google up the activities of Proforce, a company that locally manufactures armoured vehicles amongst other defense related stuff? Smh.

arinze2015:
no insult pls if you cant provide it then you are very wrong

Nna eh, na you sabi the wahala wey you give yourself. Proforce manufactures everything you see advertised on their website. If you doubt that or have a problem with it, Lagoon is still very much around for you to jump into.

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