Keeping the skies safe

Alvisse says whenever you fly a drone, you’re sharing the space with others so it’s always important to be sensible. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

As more recreational drone pilots start ­flying for commercial purposes, it may be time to consider issuing piloting licences for the industry to go forward.

Malaysia Unmanned Drones Activist Society (Mudas) executive secretary William Alvisse believes there needs to be a balance between innovation and regulation, as too much of the latter could choke innovation.