Helicopters benefit from robotics, IoT

dubai — Robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence will have an increasing impact on the regional helicopter industry, experts at the Dubai HeliShow 2018 said.

The current edition of the Dubai HeliShow features a series of in-depth discussions on the issues affecting the future of the helicopter industry on the local and international levels. The discussions highlighted the industry’s current and emerging challenges and explored new trends, prospects for fruitful partnerships and opportunities for growth, in line with the rapid technological developments in commercial, civil and military helicopter sectors.

Ahmad Abulhoul, managing director of Domus Group, organisers of the event, said: “The event has once again succeeded in providing an ideal opportunity for all national, regional and international stakeholders to sign new deals, driving further development of this vital sector, which is considered today as a main contributor in the achievement of the goals of economic diversification. We are pleased with the wide participation in the current edition, which reaffirms the UAE’s status as a leading international hub for aviation.”