Karda builds rugged, solar‑powered monitoring systems designed to operate reliably in the harsh, off‑grid conditions of the Sahel and broader African regions. Their hardware provides continuous, real‑time surveillance of assets such as mines, energy infrastructure, and borders, aggregating data from aerial, ground, and fixed sensors into a single operational picture. By eliminating reliance on imported equipment, Karda helps organizations protect people, assets, and operations while maintaining data sovereignty in remote locations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizations operating in the Sahel face limited power, unreliable communications, and extreme environmental conditions such as dust storms and flooding, which hinder continuous monitoring of critical assets like mineral sites, infrastructure, and border installations. Existing imported hardware is costly, difficult to support locally, and raises data‑sovereignty concerns.
Solution
Karda provides rugged, solar‑powered monitoring systems engineered in N'Djamena to operate autonomously in off‑grid Sahel environments. The platform integrates aerial, ground, and fixed sensors to deliver continuous, real‑time situational awareness across wide areas up to 150 km. Solar energy and low‑power design eliminate the need for external power sources, while built‑in communication modules maintain connectivity despite limited signal infrastructure. Data are processed locally and transmitted securely, giving operators the ability to detect, verify, and respond to militant threats or environmental incidents without relying on imported equipment.
Target Audience
Primary customers are governments, mining companies, and infrastructure operators in the Sahel region that require reliable, off‑grid monitoring of remote assets against security and environmental risks.
Features
- Solar‑charged hardware designed to withstand Harmattan dust, flooding, and high temperatures
- Long‑range UAV fleet capability for day‑and‑night wide‑area surveillance over land and water
- Integrated ground and fixed sensor nodes providing a unified operational picture across multiple sites
- Autonomous operation with minimal maintenance, suited for locations lacking reliable power or network access
- Secure, locally hosted data handling to address data‑sovereignty concerns for African operators