SELATI launches Droneport 1000 initiative to advance Malaysian aviation technology
Technology agency SELATI partnered with Universiti Selangor to deploy the Droneport 1000 project on 18 August 2026 building low altitude commercial aviation infrastructure in Sabak Bernam
Selangor Aviation Technology and Innovation (SELATI), in partnership with Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), has launched the Droneport-1000 initiative on 30 July 2026. The initiative aims to advance Malaysia's Low Altitude Economy by providing a test and evaluation facility for unmanned aircraft systems, Advanced Air Mobility, and next-generation drone technologies.
The collaboration between government, academia, and industry is expected to drive research, testing, talent development, and the commercialization of unmanned aviation solutions. The Droneport-1000 initiative aligns with the Sabak Bernam Development Area (SABDA) and complements its strengths in agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and environmental stewardship.
Potential applications of unmanned aviation technologies include precision agriculture, crop monitoring, logistics, infrastructure inspection, emergency response, and biodiversity conservation.
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