Semporna, Aug. 3: The ALUDRA UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) deployed by the Malaysian Joint Forces in Ops Pasir at Pandanan and Sipadan Resorts will be launched early next year.

Defence Minister, YB Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the UAV was capable of sending data and photographs to the operation centre for analysis so that quick follow-up action could be taken.

“Although I am happy with the UAV, I hope it can be improved particularly the area of coverage and length of flying time during operations”.

“We have to make some improvements so that the UAV is suited to the local climate, wind circulation and topography,” he said after visiting Kem Sri Wangsa and witnessing a test flight of the ALUDRA here today.

Source: Bernama