ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday decided to form a Drone Regulatory Authority (DRA) for effective use of the remote-control surveillance technology in various fields.
Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry apprised Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding the formulation of drone policy at a high-level briefing in Islamabad.
The premier was also thoroughly briefed on the peaceful and research-based use of drone technology in various fields.
“The drone technology is very useful for agriculture, urban planning, security and law and order,” PM Imran said and gave directives to set-up a committee to devise a legislative and regulatory body in this regard.
According to reports, the committee would submit a draft regarding DRA act to the prime minister within a month.
The prime minister said drone technology could be used as an effective tool for agriculture, urban planning, security and law and order.
Earlier on September 28, the government had prepared a draft policy for use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) – drones, model aircrafts, quadcopters and balloons.
“After incorporating the stakeholders’ input, the draft policy will be presented before the federal cabinet for its approval,” Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan had said.
