CYBERJAYA, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The National Drone Sports Strategic Roadmap (NADSAR) was unveiled today to propel the development of drone sports and nurture new talent in Malaysia's rapidly growing drone industry.
Selangor State Executive Councillor for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship, Mohd Najwan Halimi said that the roadmap, developed by Futurise Sdn Bhd, outlines a comprehensive strategy for implementing drone sports, including regulations for its use.
He emphasised that drones have evolved into a sport, capturing public interest and raising awareness, particularly among youth, about the advanced technology.
“There are currently drone racing and drone soccer. In the future, we could see even more sports emerging from this technology,” he told reporters after launching NADSAR and officiating DRIFT 2024: Drone Hub Innovation for Future Talents here today.
The event also saw the exchange of Letters of Intent (LOI) on the industry between Cyberview Sdn Bhd and Drone Academy Asia, as well as between Futurise and Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA).
Also present were Cyberview CEO Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad and Futurise CEO Rosihan Zain Baharudin.
Mohd Najwan expressed hope that the National Sports Institute (ISN) would support the growth of drone sports in Malaysia, particularly in organising competitions at various levels.
“Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has frequently highlighted the importance of adapting to technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI).
“Drones represent one area we can explore and develop further. The key is to ensure drones add value and benefit to the youth and the nation as a whole,” he said.
Meanwhile, Rosihan Zain noted that NADSAR’s introduction is crucial to fostering collaboration in developing drone sports at different levels, including in schools and universities.
He said the roadmap seeks to strengthen Malaysia's drone sports ecosystem through coordinated efforts involving drone technology regulators and relevant sports bodies.
“Through NADSAR, we aim to work with grassroots, particularly youth, to provide exposure and training, enabling them to participate in drone sports,” he said.
Rosihan highlighted that over 200 youths have been trained in drone technology, reflecting encouraging growth in the sector.
“Their response has been very positive. Through our training programmes, participants not only learn about drone operation but also related technologies such as 3D printing and software design.
“These elements in drone sports spark significant interest, encouraging youth to engage not only in the sport but also in the broader drone industry,” he added.
Regarding the LOI with UMPSA, Rosihan said it would enable the development of an online training module, making drone activities accessible to a broader audience.
“These online training programmes will allow us to reach a larger group, especially among the youth,” he said.
Earlier, Cyberview CEO Kamarul Ariffin expressed pride in supporting drone sports development, which contributes to Selangor’s economic resilience and sustainability.
“Our contribution includes providing a technological landscape, including infrastructure and support for startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the drone technology field in Cyberjaya,” he said.
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