AirAsia Drone-GIT Academy Partnership to Equip Tourist Guides with Drone Piloting Skills

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Drone has partnered GIT Academy, one of Malaysia's oldest tourist guide training academies to equip licensed tourist guides with essential drone piloting knowledge.

AirAsia Drone said the collaboration offers certified drone courses including drone piloting competency, drone photography and videography courses. 

"The courses will help tourist guides to operate drones safely and legally, as the popularity of drone photography grows," AirAsia Group Bhd said in a statement today.

The collaboration highlights the importance of ensuring legal compliance and safety in the rapidly growing drone operations and will enhance the skills of Malaysia’s licensed tourist guides.

With drones becoming more affordable and capable of capturing stunning high-definition footage, the partnership aims to ensure GIT Academy graduates are well-versed in the latest safety regulations and operational best practices.

"AirAsia Drone will train the guides to handle drones responsibly, further enhancing their skills in photography and videography while ensuring the skies remain safe for all," it added. 

Meanwhile, the head of AirAsia Drone Krishan Raj emphasised in the same statement that the training is vital as recreational drone flyers without proper training pose one of the highest threats to safety and security, with most mishaps often unaccounted for.

"This partnership allows us to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge needed to operate drones responsibly, thereby promoting safety in an ever-growing industry," he said.

GIT Academy founder and principal Kenny Khan said this is a “cutting-edge skill” and it reflects the academy’s commitment to continually evolve to meet industry needs.

-- BERNAMA