Taiwan to Standardize Drone Criteria with Japan and Others, Aiming for Regulatory and Certification Cooperation
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its intention to cooperate with countries and regions such as Japan and the Philippines to standardize regulations and criteria for drones (unmanned aerial vehicles). This move is aimed at achieving safe and efficient drone operations.
Officials from Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and executives from the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) held discussions. During these talks, the opinion was raised that safety standards and certification systems for drones should be made common across Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, and surrounding regions.
Currently, because drone rules differ from country to country, there is a challenge in that international cooperation and the sharing of technology are difficult. If standards are unified, the development and operation of drones will become smoother, and it will be possible to ensure higher levels of safety in fields such as disaster rescue operations and logistics.
Moving forward, the policy is to proceed with the adjustment of specific rules and the construction of a cooperative framework while working in tandem with private organizations. If this initiative is realized, it is expected to lead to the development of the drone industry and the safe use of airspace in the Asian region, including Japan and Taiwan.