Although the four2024 UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event Scholarship winnershave different backgrounds and interests, they are united in their passion for advancing uncrewed technology and in finding new ways to use these systems to improve people’s lives. For Daniel Alayande, that passion is focused on making drone technology more available to farmers and others in his native Nigeria and in expanding opportunities in the UAV industry through training and education. Recently, Commercial UAV News spoke with Daniel to learn more about his personal and professional goals and his hopes for the future of the drone industry.Commercial UAV News: How will you use your UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event Scholarship? What are the next steps you are planning in your career and education? Daniel Alayande: For me, this scholarship is more than just a ticket to an event. It’s a chance to grow, connect, and keep building on the work I’ve already started. I plan to use this opportunity to learn…