The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has received Hybrid Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) Drone from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila, yesterday, 18 July 2023.
According to Bridge Services Pte. Ltd. that prototyped the donation, this was the Very First Hybrid VTOL Drone built by Filipinos to be owned and operated by the Philippine government - to enhance the country's monitoring capabilities, ensuring safe coasts and shorelines.
PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Artemio M Abu, thanked UNODC for the hybrid VTOL drone / unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will be utilized by the Coast Guard Aviation Force (CGAF) in conducting surveillance missions.
"We look forward to continuing this partnership as we work together to navigate the future of maritime law enforcement," CG Admiral Abu said.
PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations, CG Vice Admiral Rolando Lizor Punzalan Jr, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Advisor Mark Everson, UNODC-Global Maritime Crime Programme National Programme Officer Frances Damaso, Bridge Services Pte. Ltd. representatives, and Dodeca's Research and Development Team were also present during the handover ceremony.
(PCG)