“In less than three years, everyone will carry a drone, much like how we all carry mobile phones.”
This is the future Sutthiphong Khongpool, director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), envisions in a country where unmanned aerial vehicles are already being used in a wide array of industries.
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“In less than three years, everyone will carry a drone, much like how we all carry mobile phones.”
This is the future Sutthiphong Khongpool, director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), envisions in a country where unmanned aerial vehicles are already being used in a wide array of industries.
By the end of this month, Thailand is expected to have around 130,000 registered drones, with a projection of 1 million within the next decade. Drones are already being used for surveying, aerial mapping, agriculture, filmmaking, rescue operations and security purposes.
CAAT, meanwhile, is playing a key role in regulating and advancing drone technology in the country. It has recently collaborated with various sectors to develop a Drone Master Plan, covering essential aspects such as policies, legislation, workforce development, safety and infrastructure readiness.
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