The amazed girl pilot

Amazed by her newly learnt ability. This young girl's first reaction was fear. She ran far away from the drone, but her fear quickly turned to curiosity. The other kids still ran away whenever they saw it, and she too was scared, but her curiosity was stronger than her fear, so she approached us and watched with amazement as the drone flew overhead, several times. For the five days that I spent working in their small community, I committed to teaching her to fly the drone, and when she finally could control it unaided, she truly felt like a superhero. Her courage had paid off and she gained a valuable skill that distinguishes her from her peers. I imagine a Nigeria where children are taught to overcome fear, and to embrace curiosity. Where skills are not hidden behind an age wall that doesn't need to exist.

Uploaded on 24 October 2025.