To revolutionize Africa’s transportation landscape by integrating scalable and innovative Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (DAAM) ecosystems tailored to local needs. ARK VERTICAL drives eco-sustainability, fosters regional connectivity and economic self-reliance, and empowers Africans through local expertise, training, and transformative solutions to build a thriving and inclusive future.
To position Africa as a global leader in drone and aviation technologies by fostering homegrown innovation and creating decentralized, scalable ecosystems. ARK Vertical envisions a continent where African ingenuity drives eco-sustainable solutions, revolutionizes transport, boosts trade, and empowers regional economic growth, redefining intercontinental mobility and connectivity.
On a National Level
It is often easier to travel by air between most African countries, as there are limited interregional linkages via land. However, in some cases, travelling from one African country to another requires transiting through a European city.
Africa’s transport system is severely underdeveloped. The continent of Africa possesses only 2% of the world’s total railway coverage and 3% of its roadways.
For instance, Africa as a continent has fewer roadways than Poland.
On a Regional Level
Trade in Africa remains largely under-exploited. Trade between African countries currently represents only 12% of total economic activity in the region, compared to 60% in Europe and 40% in Asia.
IATA calculates that fuel levies in Africa impose on average, a 21% penality for airlines operating in the region.
Conventional methods struggle to meet demand
Rapid urbanization extends pressure on limited road & rail networks
Regulatory structure provides less friction & permits operational flexibility
Speed, cost-efficiency & accessibility of eVTOLs will range from competitive to unrivaled.
To offer Dynamic transport solutions to capture the diverse mission-type potential for DAAM throughout the continent.
To engage with local talent to embrace design, impart training, enhance skills, provide energy, facilitate transport and industry productivity & efficiency, and enable, job creation and economic growth.
Packaged to swiftly establish and integrate local ecosystems.
A Platform for End-users to scale up their local operations.
A Framework for partners to explore, test and inaugurate developmental innovations, products & services.
Tailored to relieve regional transport inefficiencies ranging from public to private and B2B to B2C mission-type opportunities.
Customisable to the scope requirements of the End user.
