The Ministry of Justice’s Division of Maritime Security and Fish and Wildlife Protection (DMSFWP) has acquired two high-tech drones to bolster surveillance and enforcement within the Palau National Marine Sanctuary, aiming to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
The acquisition of the Matrice 350 RTK drones is part of the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF7) Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) project, supporting the government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard its vast marine territory.
To ensure effective deployment, DMSFWP officers completed a two-day training session from Feb. 2–3 with technicians from 2CoFly, a Guam-based drone company. The training covered drone operation, maintenance, and emergency protocols, culminating in live-flight drills to reinforce safety and operational procedures.
