Japan to set rules for drones

Water wonderful invention: An underwater drone being showcased at the Las Vegas Convention Centre during CES 2019. — AFP

Tokyo: The government plans to draw up guidelines for underwater drones by fiscal 2020, reflecting the need for rules to prevent accidents as the use of such vehicles by the private sector is expected to increase, according to sources.

Underwater drones, also called unmanned submarines, are used for such purposes as checking offshore wind power plants and underwater pipelines.