From mason to inventor of a homemade helicopter: The wild and fascinating gamble of Mamadou Sow

In Tambacounda, Mamadou Sow, a mason, has successfully designed a helicopter capable of flying for approximately two hours with an estimated range of over 200 kilometers. This achievement took four years of work and a personal investment exceeding 2 million FCFA. Sow, who is in his fifties, has no formal training in aeronautics or electromechanics. His helicopter is equipped with two fuel tanks totaling 70 liters. This initiative highlights local innovation potential in Senegal.