Goheung-gun Launches Nation's First 'Island Area Security Drone'

Promotion of the 1st Phase Demonstration of Security Drones in Island Areas of Goheung

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo] Jeonnam Goheung-gun (Governor Gong Young-min) announced on the 20th that the first phase of the demonstration for the "Integrated System Development for Island Area Security Drone Operation," a resident-consensus field problem-solving project by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, was conducted at the Goheung Space Astronomy Science Center.

About 40 stakeholders attended this demonstration event, including Goheung-gun, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Jeonnam Autonomous Police Committee, Jeonnam Police Agency, Goheung Police Station, Ulsan TP, village residents, research institutions such as Suncheon National University, Korean Air, and Jeonnam TP. They observed the mission execution process of the island area security drone and shared opinions necessary for future development stages.

This project actively reflects local residents' opinions to develop drones capable of long-endurance day and night patrols and emergency response in island areas. After undergoing demonstration processes by the first half of next year, it plans to be utilized for solving field problems such as ▲crime prevention in island areas ▲search for missing persons ▲prevention of theft in aquaculture farms ▲monitoring illegal marine waste dumping.

A county official stated, "The reason this project was conducted in the areas of Sang-Hwado and Ha-Hwado in Doyang-eup and Deukryangdo is that Goheung is the only area in Jeonnam designated as a special free zone, and within the drone special zone, various regulations related to drone development or flight can be exempted or simplified." He added, "With the largest drone infrastructure nationwide, Goheung is expected to serve as the starting point for all future drone utilization projects."

Meanwhile, Goheung-gun is solidifying its position as a "drone-centered city, Goheung" by enabling various drone-related testing, evaluation, and demonstration projects, as well as manufacturing and production, including the creation of an unmanned aerial vehicle specialized agricultural and industrial complex, designation as the Goheung K-UAM Grand Challenge testbed, and 5G-based drone-utilized smart farming demonstrations.

Additionally, starting next year, Goheung plans to be the first local government to hold the Goheung Drone Expo, operate the Nokdong Port drone light show, and establish a drone specialized school, aiming to firmly secure the domestic drone market.

Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo hss79@asiae.co

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