Dronecubator Eastern Zone Launch Event
The Dronecubator Eastern Zone Launch was held today at Block 1 Field, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (FTKEE), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). Dronecubator is a drone sports incubator program aimed at nurturing new talents among Malaysian youth, managed by the National Drone Sports Excellence Academy (AKSADRON) under Futurise. UMPSA was chosen to represent the Eastern Zone, joining other universities across Malaysia.
From November 2023 to June 2024, UMPSA's Drone Research Network, led by Ts. Dr. Mohammad Fadhil bin Abas, trained 50 students, selecting 10 as Drone Facilitators for related programs. The program enhances students' skills in drone sports technology, offering career opportunities in Malaysia's growing drone industry.
The launch event featured a symbolic ceremony by Prof. Dato Ts. Dr. Yuserrie Zainuddin, witnessed by Futurise CEO Encik Rosihan Zain Baharudin and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Prof. Ts. Dr. Aida Mustapha. Other attendees included FTKEE Dean Prof. Dr. Hamdan Daniyal, Drone Research Network Head Ts. Dr. Mohammad Fadhil Abas, department heads, deans, and Futurise delegates.
Source: Facebook UMPSA Malaysia
