Saudi Arabia licenses drone-powered façade cleaning

Move aims to expand harnessing cutting-edge technologies

Last updated: July 04, 2024 | 15:36

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The drone licensing initiative is part of the Saudi state agency’s broader efforts to support the use of drones in several sectors, including rescue operations and agricultural spraying.

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Cairo: Saudi civil authorities have announced the granting of the first operational licence for the use of drones in cleaning building fronts in the kingdom.

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The drone licensing initiative is part of the Saudi state agency’s broader efforts to support the use of drones in several sectors, including rescue operations and agricultural spraying.

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