Zaero Urban Co
"We build the ground that makes clean flight possible."
Infrastructure & Human Ecosystem
Zaero Urban Co. is the civil and infrastructure arm of Zaeronautics, responsible for everything that connects innovation to communities — from building and maintaining Zaeronautics facilities to training the people who operate them.
It manages sites, leases, workforce development, and civic partnerships, ensuring that Zaeronautics' technology operates safely, sustainably, and inclusively within every host city.
"To design, develop, and maintain the infrastructure and human ecosystem that supports Zaeronautics — transforming technology into opportunity through training, facilities, and civic integration."
Operational Domains
| DOMAIN | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure Development | Plans, leases, and oversees the construction of Zaeronautics facilities — from hangars and test hubs to training centers and offices. |
| Training & Certification | Develops and delivers operational courses for pilots, technicians, and support staff under Zaero Systems Directorate (ZSD) compliance. |
| Civil & Government Liaison | Coordinates with municipal and national authorities for zoning, permits, environmental compliance, and workforce alignment. |
| Facilities Management | Handles long-term leases, maintenance contracts, safety compliance, and utilities for Zaeronautics assets. |
| Community & Workforce Programs | Leads recruitment and internship pathways for local talent; partners with universities and vocational schools. |
| Sustainability & Civic Design | Ensures all Zaeronautics sites reflect zero-emission principles — solar integration, waste minimization, and energy-efficient design. |
Where Innovation Meets Implementation
Receives specifications for hub layout, power systems, and spatial requirements.
Installs and commissions launch/recovery systems at approved sites.
Manages logistics hubs, utilities, and local contracts.
Enforces safety, environmental, and training standards.
Building Local Workforce Capacity
Zaero Urban Co manages Zaeronautics Training and Certification Programs (ZTCP) — designed to build a local workforce capable of maintaining and operating next-generation systems.
UAV Operations & Maintenance
For Zaero-A pilots, dispatchers, and technicians.
Energy & Microgrid Management
For operators managing solar and battery systems at Zaeronautics hubs.
Systems Integration Basics
Foundational training in avionics, telemetry, and control systems.
Safety & Compliance
ICAO/ISO-aligned procedures for ground and flight safety.
Civic Infrastructure Management
Facilities maintenance, permitting, and logistics operations.
Graduates receive ZSD-backed certification, ensuring their credentials are recognized across all Zaeronautics sites and partners.
Ground Assets & Facilities
Zaero Urban Co coordinates the leasing, construction, and maintenance of Zaeronautics' ground assets, beginning with early hubs along the Dakar–Saint-Louis corridor and expanding nationally as operations grow.
Each facility is designed for modularity, energy autonomy, and low environmental impact, reflecting Zaeronautics' commitment to clean civil infrastructure.
Launch & Recovery Hubs
Modular hangars integrating solar microgrids and operations bays.
Training Centers
Classrooms, workshops, and simulation suites for UAV and energy-system training.
Maintenance Bays
Standardized service points for battery, propulsor, and airframe inspection.
Administrative Offices
Command and coordination centers for local teams.
Civic & Institutional Collaboration
Through these partnerships, Zaero Urban Co ensures Zaeronautics' growth benefits the communities where it operates — not just technologically, but economically.
Government Agencies
For permits, airspace zoning, and vocational funding programs.
Educational Institutions
Universities and technical schools for training partnerships and research exchange.
Private Landholders & Developers
To secure hub locations through fair and transparent leasing.
Local Communities
To ensure Zaeronautics sites create employment and contribute to regional development.
Zero-Emission Infrastructure Standard
All Urban Co projects follow the Zero-Emission Infrastructure Standard (ZEIS) — Zaeronautics' internal benchmark for sustainable construction and operation.
100% Electric Power
Sourced from on-site solar and microgrids where possible.
Material Reuse & Recyclability
In construction and facility operations.
Efficient Water & Waste Systems
Across all facilities and operations.
Human-Centered Design
For accessibility and safety in all infrastructure.
This ensures every site built under Zaero Urban Co's oversight strengthens Zaeronautics' environmental, social, and governance commitments.
Future Development Phases
Establish Core Infrastructure
Establish core training and maintenance hubs within Senegal; launch first certification courses and finalize site lease agreements.
Regional Network Growth
Develop new hubs along the Kaolack, Tambacounda, and Ziguinchor corridors; replicate the ZTCP program regionally.
ECOWAS Standardization
Standardize facilities and training programs across ECOWAS, enabling partner operators to adopt the Zaeronautics framework.
Build the Foundation.
Train the Future.
Zaero Urban Co will evolve into a self-sustaining civil enterprise — owning and operating Zaeronautics-branded campuses where people learn, work, and innovate within Africa's clean-technology ecosystem.
Through responsible construction and inclusive training, it ensures that Zaeronautics remains of the people, for the people — and built by them.
Zaero Urban Co
Civil Infrastructure & Training Division