CDH Overview

Overview

Discover who CDH is and how we advance safe, responsible drone use in the Caribbean.

Welcome to the Caribbean Drone Hub

 
The Caribbean Drone Hub (CDH) is a regional initiative hosted by the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES). The CDH is focused on strengthening the use of drone technology for environmental monitoring, disaster response, and sustainable development. Rooted in a vision of data-driven decision-making and coastal resilience, CDH serves as a platform for collaboration, training, and innovation in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

 

Our Vision
Our Vision

To be the leading Caribbean network for drone-based environmental applications, capacity building, and data services that support climate adaptation and sustainable resource management.

What We Do
What We Do
  • Promote training and certification programmes in drone operations and spatial analysis
  • Support research and development in Sargassum monitoring, coastal mapping, and habitat analysis
  • Provide flight planning, data processing, and spatial analytics services
  • Serve as a knowledge-sharing hub for drone regulations, policies, and best practices
  • Facilitate regional partnerships for drone-based solutions
Why It Matters
Why It Matters

From tracking Sargassum blooms to assessing hurricane damage, drones are transforming how Caribbean nations monitor and respond to environmental challenges. The CDH is filling critical technical and institutional gaps by equipping practitioners and policymakers with the tools and skills they need to act efficiently and effectively.

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Whether you’re seeking training, partnerships, or research support, our team is just a click away.