Thailand has organised a demonstration of UTM-enabled drone delivery operations as part of “The New Era of Drone Delivery” event which brought together Thailand’s National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT); the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT); and High Lander Aviation, a global provider of UTM technology; plus a range of local and international technology providers.
NT and High Lander’s collaboration provided a practical demonstration of the value of aerial deliveries in both the public and commercial realms. It also served as a test run of the digital infrastructure and ecosystem-wide collaboration required to enable the safe integration and operation of such services in urban airspaces, which will include advanced air mobility (AAM) applications in the future, as outlined in the Thai government’s roadmap, according to a High Lander press statement.
“High Lander’s Vega UTM integrated with NT’s advanced 5G network to provide real-time visibility, coordination, and safety across all participating drones,” said the release. “The system enabled operators to monitor live telemetry, receive flight authorizations, and autonomously avoid conflicts, supporting dozens of successful deliveries of medical, agricultural, and consumer goods throughout Bangkok.”
“The New Era of Drone Delivery” also provided an essential showcase of ecosystem-wide collaboration. Participating in the demonstration were leading local companies such as Skyller Solutions, which executed aerial delivery of defibrillators (AED) across the Chao Phraya River; AMA Marine Public Company Limited, which transported medical supplies between key locations; NacDrone by Easy 2018 Company Limited, which transported agricultural goods between working fields and collection points; and Avilon Robotics, which delivered food between islands in collaboration with Bangkok Airways.
International technology providers played a key role. Connectivity between drones and Vega was bolstered by cellular signal analysis provided by Austria-based telecommunications specialist Dimetor, and Remote ID modules supplied by Czech Republic-based connectivity specialist DroneTag reinforced drone-UTM connectivity.
According to Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of the CAAT: “NT’s infrastructure and digital platform for drone-based air transport are crucial elements that will enhance flight capabilities, enable effective air traffic management for drones, and raise the level of national airspace safety.”
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