MOEA Unveils 4 Strategies to Boost Taiwan's Drone Industry
Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Ho Chin-tsang announced on June 4 that the MOEA will promote Taiwan's drone industry through four strategies: deepening key technologies, establishing testing fields, cultivating talent, and linking international partners. On the same day, ITRI signed an agreement with AUVSI to become the first Green UAS accredited evaluation body outside the US, helping Taiwanese firms enter the US market. The Executive Yuan has approved a plan to invest approximately NT$44.2 billion from 2025 to 2030.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Chung Jung-feng, Taipei, June 4) Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Ho Chin-tsang stated this afternoon that the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is promoting Taiwan's drone development blueprint from four strategic levels: deepening key technologies and mastering independent capabilities; establishing testing fields to accelerate real-world validation; cultivating cross-disciplinary talent to break through development bottlenecks; and linking international partners to deepen democratic partner supply chains.
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) held a "Drone Evaluation Institution Launch Conference" today, announcing the signing of a Green UAS authorized evaluation and service agreement with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). This makes ITRI AUVSI's third-party accredited evaluation body in Taiwan and part of the US "Green Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Green UAS)".
ITRI noted that this makes Taiwan the first accredited evaluation body outside the United States, assisting Taiwanese companies in obtaining certification to enter the US market, and helping the Taiwanese drone industry gain international certification to expand globally.
Ho, invited to speak at the event, said that in recent years, global geopolitical and economic situations have changed dramatically, prompting countries to reassess overall supply chain security and resilience. For Taiwan, this is a prepared global strategic deployment.
Ho pointed out that Taiwan not only has excellent development opportunities but also a responsibility as a member of the international community: to become a trusted core hub in the global supply chain at a critical moment.
Ho stated that President Lai Ching-te is fully promoting Taiwan as an Asian drone supply chain center, aiming to transform Taiwan's renowned semiconductor precision manufacturing and system integration advantages into international competitiveness for the drone industry, establishing a secure and complete industrial ecosystem.
To realize this blueprint, Ho said the MOEA is advancing four strategies simultaneously with industry, government, academia, and research institutes. First, deepening key technologies and mastering independent capabilities. Ho noted that the Executive Yuan approved a comprehensive plan for unmanned vehicle industry development in 2025, investing approximately NT$44.2 billion from 2025 to 2030 to comprehensively strengthen R&D capabilities for core modules such as flight control, communication encryption, and edge computing.
Second, Ho pointed out, establishing testing fields to accelerate real-world validation, actively promoting government sites as demonstration bases for drone applications, allowing companies to test in real environments.
Ho stated that the Chiayi Asia Drone AI Innovation Application R&D Center currently has over 50 companies stationed, becoming a base for drone innovation clusters.
Third, Ho noted, cultivating cross-disciplinary talent to break through development bottlenecks. The government will collaborate with universities, colleges, and vocational training systems to build a talent supply chain for the drone industry, addressing talent shortages during industrial expansion.
Fourth, Ho said, linking international partners to deepen democratic partner supply chains. Through Taiwan's Excellent Drone Overseas Business Alliance, cooperation frameworks between governments and enterprises with the US, Japan, and the EU will be continuously strengthened.
Ho pointed out that through today's event, Taiwan declares to the world that it has the capability and meets the standards to be a trustworthy partner in the global supply chain. (Editor: Yang Lanxuan) 1150604
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) held a "Drone Evaluation Institution Launch Conference" today, announcing the signing of a Green UAS authorized evaluation and service agreement with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). This makes ITRI AUVSI's third-party accredited evaluation body in Taiwan and part of the US "Green Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Green UAS)".
ITRI noted that this makes Taiwan the first accredited evaluation body outside the United States, assisting Taiwanese companies in obtaining certification to enter the US market, and helping the Taiwanese drone industry gain international certification to expand globally.
Ho, invited to speak at the event, said that in recent years, global geopolitical and economic situations have changed dramatically, prompting countries to reassess overall supply chain security and resilience. For Taiwan, this is a prepared global strategic deployment.
Ho pointed out that Taiwan not only has excellent development opportunities but also a responsibility as a member of the international community: to become a trusted core hub in the global supply chain at a critical moment.
Ho stated that President Lai Ching-te is fully promoting Taiwan as an Asian drone supply chain center, aiming to transform Taiwan's renowned semiconductor precision manufacturing and system integration advantages into international competitiveness for the drone industry, establishing a secure and complete industrial ecosystem.
To realize this blueprint, Ho said the MOEA is advancing four strategies simultaneously with industry, government, academia, and research institutes. First, deepening key technologies and mastering independent capabilities. Ho noted that the Executive Yuan approved a comprehensive plan for unmanned vehicle industry development in 2025, investing approximately NT$44.2 billion from 2025 to 2030 to comprehensively strengthen R&D capabilities for core modules such as flight control, communication encryption, and edge computing.
Second, Ho pointed out, establishing testing fields to accelerate real-world validation, actively promoting government sites as demonstration bases for drone applications, allowing companies to test in real environments.
Ho stated that the Chiayi Asia Drone AI Innovation Application R&D Center currently has over 50 companies stationed, becoming a base for drone innovation clusters.
Third, Ho noted, cultivating cross-disciplinary talent to break through development bottlenecks. The government will collaborate with universities, colleges, and vocational training systems to build a talent supply chain for the drone industry, addressing talent shortages during industrial expansion.
Fourth, Ho said, linking international partners to deepen democratic partner supply chains. Through Taiwan's Excellent Drone Overseas Business Alliance, cooperation frameworks between governments and enterprises with the US, Japan, and the EU will be continuously strengthened.
Ho pointed out that through today's event, Taiwan declares to the world that it has the capability and meets the standards to be a trustworthy partner in the global supply chain. (Editor: Yang Lanxuan) 1150604
FAQ
What is the goal of Taiwan's drone industry policy?
To make Taiwan an Asian drone supply chain center, leveraging semiconductor advantages for global competitiveness.
What is Green UAS certification?
A cybersecurity certification for drones based on US Department of Defense standards, facilitating US market entry.
What is the role of the Chiayi R&D center?
It is a hub for drone AI application research and innovation, hosting over 50 companies.