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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.
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Despite many local manufacturers securing bids, they face significant challenges competing against larger, cheaper foreign products.
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In terms of current domestic demand, most is for small-scale commercial use, such as mapping and field surveys.
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The biggest demand is for military use.
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If regulations can't be adjusted or restrictions can't be lifted, demand for commercial use will remain relatively low.
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With a limited domestic market, local drone manufacturers are innovating new models and components to expand.
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They face hurdles in meeting cost-performance expectations compared to Chinese brands.
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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.
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They must understand their market position and the future of the market.
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They have to decide which types or functions of drones they want to develop.
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Only then will there be a market, and only then will there be a future.
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Experts suggest that the Taiwanese government must balance policy protection with market mechanisms.
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Taiwan's drone teams must plan their market positioning and development strategy to succeed on the international stage.
