Agricultural drone operators must apply for CAAM licence, says Mardi


Khalid (second right) and Dr Ahmad Safuan (third left) at the launch of the Eastern Zone drone tour on Nov 4. – BERNAMApic

KOTA BARU: The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has advised all agricultural drone operators to apply for a valid drone operating licence from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

Mardi Engineering Research Centre director Dr Ahmad Safuan Bujang said the licence is to ensure that drone usage in the agricultural sector is carried out safely in compliance with regulations.

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