Riza Muhida, Robotics Expert, Surya University
Regulations on drones are needed

Drone or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) has become an important information component. Taking photographs or mapping from a certain height no longer needs the services of an aircraft or a helicopter, which tends to be very expensive.

This crew-less aircraft has become a trend among technology nerds. One of them is Riza Muhida, a robotic expert from Surya University. He is currently completing the production of a military drone fueld by solar power. This drone is 2.5 meters in diameters. "Our target is to have it done by end of the year," said 46-year-old Riza. Satwika Movementi and Syari Fani from Tempo interviewed Riza, a graduate of Osaka University by telephone in April, on two separate occasions. Excerpts:

May 5, 2015