20-year-old Nigerian man develops a drone from scratch
David Opateyibo, a 20-year-old Nigerian has developed a locally made flying drone that could fly for minutes in the air.
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David Opateyibo, a 20-year-old Nigerian has developed a locally made flying drone that could fly for minutes in the air.
Read MoreDavid Opateyibo, a 20-year-old Nigerian has developed a locally made flying drone that could fly for minutes in the air.
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