Pakistan’s silent drone revolution - The Express Tribune

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Behind the scenes, a generation of engineers and students are engaged in efforts to create civil drones for Pakistan
KARACHI:
The last two decades have reshaped the technological landscape of the world perhaps more drastically than any other time in history. The digital revolution, which perhaps began not that remarkably in the second half of the previous century, has evolved and expanded exponentially. Once seen as novelties for the well off, electronic items like smart devices and digital cameras have now become integral to daily life.
But while new generation of upgrades in these gadgets, smartphones and laptops hog most public attention, the civilian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone has gone through a silent but drastic evolution of its own. The world over, these miniature flying machines are now an essential tool in the kit of various industries. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, their immense utility is now clearer than ever before.
An opportunity for Pakistan
For the most part, drones have acquired a notorious reputation for Pakistan. Even as low cost commercial UAVs become readily available, the term ‘drone’ conjures up the image of armed military aircraft, ready to rain down precision strikes.
Even so, campuses and engineers in Pakistan are quietly engaged in efforts that could bring about our country’s own drone revolution. While the image of small civilian drones flying left, right and centre above our heads, delivering groceries, health...

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