SINGAPORE: A set of rules are being developed for flying cars and robots in Asia, which industry experts believe will be a significant advance in terms of the expansion of this technology.
It might also encourage more businesses to enter the market and offer solutions like drone-based food and medicine sales, they added.
Singapore is currently working on these guidelines for civil aviation authorities in the area, which will cover unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, as well as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL ) aircraft, better known as air taxis.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore ( CAAS ) released a request for comments on the guidelines on Wednesday ( Apr 2 ) until Apr 23.
These research materials were created by CAAS in collaboration with 23 different officials in the Asia Pacific, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and China.
The International Civil Aviation Organization did receive the components in September after being released in July.
According to CAAS director-general Han Kok Juan,” they assist authorities in ensuring people and aircraft safety and security while supporting the growth of new technology that has the potential to change how we live, shift, and work.”
They “help provide greater regulation clarity and regulatory alignment across various jurisdictions,” according to investors and companies, and this will help reduce confusion and governmental price.
Regulation QUESTIONS ARE ABOUND
The global eVTOL aircraft market is still profitable; it was worth S$ 6 billion ( US$ 4.47 billion ) last year and is expected to be worth S$ 5 billion in 2030.