Drones and Technopreneurship in Malaysia: Unlocking the Economic Potential of Drones in Built Environment Development

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  • Al Fhaliq Naabil Abd Halin Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Mohd Shahrudin Abd Manan Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1002-4287

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58915/ijbt.v14i3.1041

Abstract

Drones, with diverse technological capabilities, are poised to revolutionise various traditional tasks, particularly in-built environment development while driving economic growth, innovation, and job creation. Within the Malaysian context, drones have evolved beyond recreational use to become sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicles with untapped business potential. Against this backdrop, this paper explores a comprehensive review of drone development in Malaysia. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the review includes selected publication data from academic journals and online media published between 2018 and 2023, complemented with insights gathered from expert interviews. Aiming to bridge the discursive gap surrounding emerging drone technologies, the review focuses on identifying patterns and trends in recent Malaysian publications on drone applications, as well as understanding current issues related to its technology adoption. The thematic findings reveal a notable surge in interest in drone-related publications and draw clear connections between drone applications and diverse industrial sectors over the past six years. The paper emphasises critical issues such as community acceptance, the transforming landscape of business, diverse industry applications of drone technology, and government strategies for advancing drone technology. As a preliminary study, this paper establishes the foundation for leveraging the benefits of drone technology within the broader context of the built environment, social, and economic landscape. By shedding light on the evolving drone ecosystem in Malaysia, the paper contributes to fostering informed discussions and strategic initiatives in the integration and advancement of drone technologies. Thus, it offers valuable insights for professionals, economists, engineers, policymakers, and researchers alike.

Keywords:

Built Environment Development, Drones, Economic Growth, Technology Adoption, Technology Trends

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Published

28-10-2024

How to Cite

Abd Halin, A. F. N., & Mohd Shahrudin Abd Manan. (2024). Drones and Technopreneurship in Malaysia: Unlocking the Economic Potential of Drones in Built Environment Development. International Journal of Business and Technopreneurship (IJBT), 14(3), 283–302. https://doi.org/10.58915/ijbt.v14i3.1041

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