PHUKET: Phuket officials are looking at using drones and new electric air vehicles to transport goods, passengers and medical supplies as part of plans to develop new transport options for the island.
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Phuket Province, in collaboration with CAAT and the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AROT), is preparing to pilot the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft along four routes connecting the airport, Patong, and hospitals. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, create a premium tourism experience, and efficiently reduce the time required for transporting critically ill patien…