Ondas, a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology, and Moroccan surveillance and security company Maghrebnet signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide advanced drone infrastructure for Morocco, especially cities, industrial, and strategic facilities, according to a press release.
The agreement also includes the production of Optimus Drone-In-a-Box systems in Morocco and Senegal, as well as the establishment of a Joint Research and Development (R&D) Training Center in the Kingdom.
“Morocco is demonstrating strong leadership within Africa with a focus on technological development, particularly in the aeronautics sector,” acknowledged Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas, according to the press release.
This strategy has led to a substantial rise in strategic technology investment across many infrastructure industries in Morocco, including aircraft and energy.
The CEO of Ondas stressed that the Moroccan government, led by King Mohammed VI, is committed to economic and industrial development.
This MoU between Maghrebnet and Ondas is envisioned to offer an infrastructure solution for aerial data capture in governmental and commercial applications through the Optimus System, said Brock.
“Maghrebnet has forged a strategic partnership with Ondas to expand our portfolio of security-related services,” said El-Mekki Benamar, Maghrebnet’s Chief Information officer.
“We see many applications for Ondas’ Optimus System within government, industrial, and commercial sectors, which can benefit from seamless automated data collection and analysis, alongside a suite of other unmanned aerial services,” added Benamer.
He revealed that both companies are investigating the potential of building the docking station component of the Unmanned Aircraft (UA) in the Kingdom with cost-effectiveness in mind.
“We look forward to expanding our business to Morocco and North Africa, offering our trusted autonomous drones to local entities. We believe that together with Maghrebnet, we will create new business opportunities in this important growing market,” said the president of Ondas Autonomous Systems, Meir Kliner.
As part of the agreement, Ondas and Maghrebnet have committed to jointly explore a multifaceted business cooperation.
Mahrebnet will present Ondas’ systems to potential customers in the region, as well as oversee production and sales of Ondas’ automated Optimus Drone-In-a-Bow systems in Morocco and Senegal.
Based on future expansion, the companies will strive toward cost-effective docking station manufacturing and the establishment of a combined R&D center in Morocco.
This center intends to improve existing products, develop new features, and investigate creative solutions.
It also aims to actively participate in local project bid contests and serve as a hub for talent acquisition, development, and management in the local market.
According to Mordor Intelligence, the Middle East and Africa drone market is worth $3.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to rise at an 8.14% CAGR to $4.94 billion by 2028.
Ondas is a prominent American supplier of commercial drone and automated data solutions, as well as private industrial wireless networks, while Maghrebnet is a Moroccan supplier specializing in information technology, security, networks, telecommunications, electricity, and renewable energies.
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