Jakarta, Sept. 1 -- Indonesia's Transport Ministry is preparing regulations for drone use in transportation, including cargo and passenger services, as technology advances, a ministry official said on Monday.

Director General of Civil Aviation Lukman F. Laisa said the government must ensure drone operations are adequately regulated for safety and operational requirements.

"Drones are no longer just for recreational use. They are now being used for cargo and even passengers. We need to align this by creating new regulations," Laisa told a press conference in Jakarta.

Indonesia already has several regulations governing drone use, including provisions covering pilots, aircraft registration, navigation, and organizations, he said.

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