Thailand's Drone Industry Poised for Major Growth
Thailand's drone industry is rapidly expanding with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand projecting one million drones in the next decade. Drones are used in various sectors like agriculture and filmmaking. CAAT's master plan focuses on policies, legislation, and infrastructure to support this growth.
Thailand's drone industry is on track for significant expansion, as the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announces a comprehensive master plan.
According to CAAT director Sutthiphong Khongpool, drones will soon be as ubiquitous as mobile phones, with current estimates expecting 130,000 registered drones by the end of this month and a million within the next decade.
Drones are already widely utilized in Thailand for tasks such as surveying, aerial mapping, agriculture, filmmaking, rescue operations, and security.
The Drone Master Plan developed by CAAT, in collaboration with various sectors, addresses key areas such as policy-making, legislation, workforce training, safety, and infrastructure development to support this rapid expansion.
According to CAAT director Sutthiphong Khongpool, drones will soon be as ubiquitous as mobile phones, with current estimates expecting 130,000 registered drones by the end of this month and a million within the next decade.
Drones are already widely utilized in Thailand for tasks such as surveying, aerial mapping, agriculture, filmmaking, rescue operations, and security.
The Drone Master Plan developed by CAAT, in collaboration with various sectors, addresses key areas such as policy-making, legislation, workforce training, safety, and infrastructure development to support this rapid expansion.
