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NEW [17.1.4] Ajou is selected as an institution for pilot drone projects by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transpo

  • 2017-01-23
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Ajou University was selected as an institution for pilot drone projects (researcher-in-charge: Professor Jung Yol Jo) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.


Last year, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport initiated pilot drone projects to foster the drone industry. Drones are increasingly being used for commercial purposes in South Korea, with 1,000 companies utilizing drones and over 2,000 drones currently registered. In 2017, pilot drone projects will be carried out by 25 institutions in seven exclusive areas across the country, and the Ministry selected 10 institutions and three areas for the purpose in December 29th in addition to the existing ones.


Since last year, the Ministry has been verifying the suitability of drones for various purposes and conducting performance tests through about 740 hours of test flights, including flight safety, automated flight, and take-off and landing accuracy. Flights beyond visual range (one kilometer or farther away) have also been underway since October.


In addition, studies to explore new models of drone usage in different actual environments will be conducted, including their usage in coastal areas, missions involving multiple drones simultaneously, and flights at night.


Ajou University is participating in the Commodity Transport Category in which drones are used to transport cargo and deliver relief and medical supplies to disaster-stricken and remote areas.