Gyeonggi Local Governments Expand Drone Administration From Food Delivery to Disaster Alerts

Local governments in Gyeonggi Province are moving to introduce drones across public administration, entering what is being described as a competition in “sky-route administration.” The use of drones is expanding from services closely tied to daily life to disaster response and field enforcement. Some municipalities are pursuing everyday delivery services that bring chicken and drinks to parks, while drones are also being used to broadcast warnings during heavy rain. They are being deployed as well for inspections of illegal facilities, where on-site confirmation can be difficult for people. Drone-based administration is drawing attention as a way to improve resident convenience and field response, while stable service operations and operating systems will be key issues ahead. Source: mk.co.kr.