Drones cost from RM100 to RM50,000


Zooming in on the right drone: A potential buyer looking at the many different models of drones available in the market.

PETALING JAYA: In Malaysia, drones are classified under four segments based on quality, size, price and flying distance.

According to Malaysia Unmanned Drones Activist Society secretary William Alvisse, the categories are “toy”, “hobbyist”, “prosumer” (one who produces as well as consumes media) and “professional”.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Automotive , drones

Next In Nation

Moderate earthquake hits Seram, Indonesia, no tsunami threat to Malaysia
Mother-daughter killed in motorcycle-car collision near Seremban
Ahmad Zahid, ministers extend Israk Mikraj greetings
PM calls for justice, harmony and humility in commemorating Israk Mikraj
Indonesian narcotics agency busts illegal vape liquid lab, detains two Malaysians
Indonesia's ambassador-designate to Malaysia to assume duties next week
INTERACTIVE: Fraud finfluencers in SC net
Former FMT reporter Rex Tan arrested
A ring clients make from start to finish
Forensic probe into blast

Others Also Read