The Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS) is transferring its drone pilot certification system, safety management framework, and training and infrastructure operation experience to local institutions in Indonesia, including the Civil Aviation Authority. The initiative aims to identify collaborative projects with local government agencies and drone companies, while also supporting the entry of domestic firms into the Indonesian market in conjunction with KOTRA.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and TS, the two organizations are conducting a local training program called the 'Drone Capability Development Academy' in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 12 to 16. This program follows a training session held in June at the Gimcheon Drone Certification Center, which invited Indonesian officials.
During the training, TS will discuss Indonesia's drone policies and industry status with local transportation authorities and review the current use of drones with defense-related agencies. The program will introduce the domestic drone pilot certification and safety management systems to the Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority and explore cooperation agendas in the certification and education sectors. TS also plans to discuss collaboration in drone research and development with the National Research and Innovation Agency.
The local training includes presentations on the pilot certification system, safety management framework, and drone infrastructure operation. Practical training using domestic drone models and simulator software, as well as demonstrations of agricultural pest control drones, were also conducted.
This training in Indonesia is a follow-up to the international cooperation program that began in June. The initial training session at the Gimcheon Drone Certification Center included representatives from public institutions and private sector buyers from four countries, including Indonesia, Ghana, Mexico, and Mongolia. TS designed the program to operate follow-up academies in the participating countries after the domestic training.
TS plans to identify additional cooperation projects in the certification and education sectors through meetings with local government agencies and businesses. They also intend to support domestic drone companies in entering the Indonesian market in collaboration with KOTRA.
“We will strengthen the foundation for international cooperation in the drone sector between Korea and Indonesia, promote K-drone policies and technologies abroad, and support the overseas expansion of the domestic drone industry,” said Jeong Yong-sik, Director of TS.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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