Sri Lanka to test plans for passenger‑carrying drone service

July 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM

The Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to test a drone aircraft service capable of carrying passengers in Sri Lanka.

According to NewsFirst, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, Daminda Rambukwella, said the initiative will be implemented as a pilot project, marking a significant step in modernizing air transport.

Each drone aircraft will be able to carry six passengers, with officials noting that similar projects are already operating successfully in China, Singapore, and Thailand. (Newswire)