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  • Taiwan's military has announced plans to invest nearly 7 billion NT dollars in drones to boost the nation's asymmetrical combat capabilities.

  • Despite many local manufacturers securing bids, they face significant challenges competing against larger, cheaper foreign products.

  • In terms of current domestic demand, most is for small-scale commercial use, such as mapping and field surveys.

  • The biggest demand is for military use.

  • If regulations can't be adjusted or restrictions can't be lifted, demand for commercial use will remain relatively low.

  • With a limited domestic market, local drone manufacturers are innovating new models and components to expand.

  • They face hurdles in meeting cost-performance expectations compared to Chinese brands.

  • Moreover, the U.S.-Taiwan Industry Alliance could challenge local manufacturers, as the nation's drones risk becoming obsolete if they cannot match the precision of U.S. products.

  • They must understand their market position and the future of the market.

  • They have to decide which types or functions of drones they want to develop.

  • Only then will there be a market, and only then will there be a future.

  • Experts suggest that the Taiwanese government must balance policy protection with market mechanisms.

  • Taiwan's drone teams must plan their market positioning and development strategy to succeed on the international stage.

Taiwan's military has announced plans to invest nearly 7 billion NT dollars in drones to boost the nation's asymmetrical combat capabilities.

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Domestic demand and regulations stifle Taiwan's drone growth

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    斗宅斗宅 posted on 2024/11/18
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