Thailand Allows Drones for Southern Flood Relief Operations

Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has approved the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) to support disaster-relief operations in flood-hit areas of Southern Thailand. Effective from 25 November, the authorization covers search, rescue, and humanitarian missions aimed at reaching communities isolated by severe flooding. Under the measure, drones may operate after 6:00 p.m., as long as […]