Govt ropes in private drone firms for emergency response


Dr Adham (centre) says the adoption of drone application will be increased to create job opportunities for local talents.

THE government has introduced a special response team that uses drones, to increase the availability of drone technology for government agencies.

Called the Drone Services Special Emergency Response Team (PTK2Dron), it is parked under Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti).

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