Wider use of unmanned technologies across economic sectors discussed
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on expanding the use of unmanned aerial systems across various sectors of the economy and improving regulation in this field.
Unmanned aviation technologies are developing rapidly worldwide and are increasingly being used in agriculture, industry, transport, urban planning, services and many other sectors. The use of drones is becoming an important factor in improving production efficiency, reducing costs, conserving resources and creating new jobs.
These technologies will expand existing capabilities. In agriculture, drones help monitor farmland, treat crops and assess yields. In industry, they oversee production processes and monitor the condition of infrastructure facilities, while in urban areas, they help track traffic flows and manage road traffic.
According to estimates, the global drone market is growing by 10-15 percent annually. The widespread adoption of these technologies in industry could also help accelerate economic growth, increase demand for highly skilled specialists and foster the development of new technological fields in Uzbekistan.
In this regard, proposals aimed at expanding opportunities for the civilian use of unmanned aerial systems in Uzbekistan and creating favorable conditions for business and investment in this field were examined at the presentation.
At the same time, the wider use of unmanned aviation requires modern regulatory mechanisms to ensure flight safety and protect citizens’ privacy.
There is currently a need to improve uniform rules governing drone use, procedures for drone registration and flight coordination, and mechanisms for compensation for damage caused and insurance.
In this regard, proposals were presented to establish a unified digital information system integrating data on unmanned aerial vehicles, clearly define flight zones and introduce procedures governing their use.
The presentation also focused on training qualified specialists for this emerging field and developing an innovative educational ecosystem.
In particular, plans include launching training programs in unmanned aerial systems at the Transport University starting next academic year, combining theoretical education with practical training, and encouraging young people’s interest in modern aviation technologies.
The Head of State instructed the responsible officials to draw on advanced international experience in preparing proposals to improve legislation aimed at expanding the use of unmanned aerial systems across economic sectors, developing domestic production of these systems and creating favorable conditions for entrepreneurs.
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