The Sarawak Aerial Detection Unit (SADU) was officiated by Premier of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg in Miri on 4 November 2020
SADU was formerly known as Systems Application and Development Unit, which was established in 2008 to develop applications based on hyperspectral and geospatial technology for research use in FDS.