Rachel Kumwenda
Drone Link
Strong focus on Youth & Women
Rachel Kumwenda’s journey began with a powerful realization: traditional spatial data collection methods in Malawi were holding the country back. Inefficient, they were holding the country back. Costly, time-consuming, and often ineffective systems limited decision-making in critical sectors such as agriculture, health, mining, and construction. Determined to change this narrative, she founded Drone Link.
Drone Link leverages cutting-edge drone technology to provide precise, affordable, and efficient geospatial data. What began as a tech solution quickly became a movement, one focused not only on mapping land, but on unlocking opportunity. By delivering accurate data, the company supports smarter planning, improved resource management, and faster response in times of need
Employment Creation
Through the Malawi Growth Accelerator, Drone Link unlocked new levels of growth. The company invested in high-tech drone hardware and upgraded data processing systems, strengthening its operational capacity and more than doubling its revenue.
Rachel Kumwenda’s story is defined by vision and purpose. Through innovation, mentorship, and inclusion, she is reshaping how spatial data is collected in Malawi while empowering women and inspiring a new generation of technology leaders.