Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says that a proper regulatory framework will be introduced to regulate the use of drones.

Director General of CAASL, Captain Daminda Rambukwella, stated that all drones with commercial value must be registered.

He explained that the Authority regulates drones under two main categories as passenger-carrying drones and unmanned drones. Accordingly, CAASL has already introduced regulations to ensure the safe and systematic operation of these drones, and the implementation of these regulations is scheduled to commence this year.

Captain Rambukwella further noted that "although the regulations were first introduced two years ago, they will now be actively enforced. He f...