Ghanaian Girls build surveillance drone for Airforce: Afua Kobi Students Amaze with ‘Josephine’, the name given to the drone many believe is the beginning of greater things to come from STEM students in Ghana.
In a landmark achievement for STEM education in Ghana, students from Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ Senior High School in viral YouTube Shorts video have designed and built a fully functional surveillance drone named ‘Josephine.’ Created specifically for the Ghana Airforce, this student-led project marks a significant milestone in youth innovation, engineering, and female empowerment in science and technology. The drone is capable of real-time aerial surveillance, a capability often reserved for high-budget defense projects.
Ghanaian Girls Build Surveillance Drone for Airforce: Afua Kobi Students Amaze with ‘Josephine’
This initiative underscores the growing importance of practical, hands-on STEM education in Africa and shines a light on the untapped potential of young girls in fields traditionally dominated by men. ‘Josephine’ is not just a drone—it’s a symbol of national pride, creativity, and a brighter technological future led by determined young women. The prototype has received attention from both educational and defense stakeholders, who see it as a promising model for future collaboration between schools and national institutions.
The viral YouTube Shorts video capturing the drone’s unveiling has become a source of inspiration across Ghana and beyond. It’s not just a celebration of academic success but a powerful message that when girls are given the tools and encouragement, they can literally reach new heights. This is innovation made in Ghana—by Ghanaian girls—for Ghana’s future.
