In Malaysia, drones are used to monitor and enforce forests
Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s implemented a new initiative called GeoDrone to enhance its forest management activities, including monitoring and enforcement. Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo.
Chief Minister of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg declared: “The new drone initiative will help us to monitor the development of our forestry sector, which is important to Sarawak’s economy and contributes a lot of revenue". He also promised support to the SFC if it decided to equip the drones with the latest technology available, such as sensors to transmit data directly to its control centre.
The SFC currently uses 58 drones to monitor its area of competence but the aim is to increase its number up to 200.
Source: The Star Online
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