An 18-year-old Black Teen from Cameroon named Vidiol Tsague has gained popularity for his videos in which he can be seen flying drones and planes that he constructs out of solely local resources. He has been designing and building a prototype of an airplane for about 8 years. In order to make it, he gathers cables, cardboard, cartons, and other locally available items.
In most videos that he posts on his TikTok account, he can be seen flying drones and planes that are about 2 meters long along the streets. He uses a remote control to pilot the plane and make it fly a few feet away and then back again to a safe landing. His videos are now viral, with some having millions of views.
Vidiol Tsague, who had to drop out of secondary school 3 years ago due to the armed conflict between two regions in the country, said he wishes to study engineering and learn how to make real airplanes that humans ride to fly long distances.
With his exceptional skills, he has won the hearts of many, including organizations and government officials that showed interest in him. He recently received scholarship offers and support to continue his studies and pursue his dream of becoming an engineer.