About ARCO Worldwide | Nigeria's First Licensed Drone Operator

Who We Are

Built on Over 45 years of Trust and Experience.

ARCO Worldwide Services Limited is a subsidiary of ARCO Group Plc, one of Nigeria’s most respected Oil & Gas service firms with over 45 years of operations. ARCO Worldwide was established in 2016 as one of Nigeria’s first licensed commercial drone operator, certified by both the NCAA and ONSA.

Today, ARCO Worldwide is Africa’s most experienced drone operations and aerial intelligence company, with Nigeria’s largest licensed fleet, 70+ dual-certified pilots, and more than 15,000 flight hours of BVLOS operations. We serve IOCs, government agencies, and enterprises across 10+ industries.

Vision

To become the leading innovative drone solutions and services provider.

Mission

We help our clients grow through quality and efficient drone technology solutions.

Values

Safety First, Regulatory Integrity, Precision, Client Partnership, Innovation, Respect, Excellence.

Our Certifications & Licenses

Commercial Drone Operations License

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)

Quality & Safety Management Systems

Bureau Veritas Certification

Licensed Drone Operator

Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA)

Our Fleet

Fixed-Wing Long-Endurance Drones

Multi-Rotor Platforms

Quadcopters

Inspection Drones (confined space)

Counter-UAS systems

Our Timelines

2016

ARCO Worldwide

Founded as a subsidiary of ARCO Group Plc, one of Nigeria's first licensed commercial drone operator.

2017

NCAA and ONSA Approvals

Licensed by the NCAA and ONSA, Received all approvals as one of the first companies approved for commercial drone operations in Nigeria.

2018

Awards

Awarded Nigeria's first drone operations running contract with an IOC (TotalEnergies). Commenced projects with DPR and NETCO.

2019

BVLOS Approval

Received BVLOS approval first in Nigeria. Expanded pilot roster with dual-certified professionals trained in the USA and South Africa.

2020

Contract

Facilitated Textron Systems USA contract with Nigerian Army for Aerosonde Mk4.7 drones under US FMS programme.

2022

Contract

We were awarded major contracts with a number of IOCs and LOCs such as Shell, Chevron & Umugini Pipeline.

2023

Contract

ARCO Worldwide was awarded a contract with NLNG and successfully conducted confined space inspection services utilizing the latest cutting- edge technology.

2024

Contract

Awarded a major contract from leading security firm, Tantita Security Services, to procure and manage a number of fixed wing drones.
ARCO Worldwide conducted surveillance flights for a subsidiary of NNPC-NPSC.

2025

Partnership Signed

ARCO Worldwide signed partnership with DJI Enterprise as its first authorized DJI Enterprise reseller in Nigeria.

Meet Our Team

Engr. Okosubide Mozimo

Managing Director

Mrs. Ann Olabisi Temidara

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Sunday Idajili

Chief Technology Officer