Collaboration
New Drone Industry Partnership Between Taiwan and Japan
TEDIBOA and JDC signed a cooperation agreement to advance drone technology cooperation.
To forge drone technology collaboration between Taiwan and Japan, ITRI has facilitated the signing of an MoU between the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunity Alliance (TEDIBOA) and the Japan Drone Consortium (JDC). This partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both Taiwan and Japan to develop a “non-red” supply chain in the drone industry, while fostering collaboration in key areas such as disaster prevention, emergency response, and autonomous flight testing.
“ITRI serves as a key driver of the TEDIBOA, with the mission to advance drone technology, integrate into global supply chains, and foster business matchmaking amongst domestic and international companies,” said ITRI President Edwin Liu. “We are pleased to have facilitated the signing of an MoU between TEDIBOA and JDC. This agreement commences a strategic partnership on the joint development of critical drone technologies. It is a significant milestone and the first step toward broader, long-term collaboration.”
Hsiu-Hui Wu, co-chair of TEDIBOA, expressed gratitude to Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and ITRI for their strong support in promoting the integrated drone platform. “The establishment of TEDIBOA will elevate the global presence of Taiwan’s drone industry. By participating in exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe, we aim to attract top-tier global drone companies and forge strong connections with them. Our partnership with JDC, the largest drone consortium in Japan, serves as a successful example,” she said.
JDC President Kenzo Nonami, hailed as the father of Japanese drones, emphasized the opportunities presented by drone cooperation and supply chain restructuring. He noted that the Japanese government has allocated a budget of over 100 billion yen for drone development, describing the MoU as a pivotal turning point in Taiwan-Japan drone cooperation. “Taiwan, with its robust manufacturing capabilities and well-established electronics, information, and communications supply chain, is an ideal partner,” he added.
During his visit to Taiwan, Nonami explored Taiwan’s drone industry capacity in key components such as batteries, controllers, motors, and wireless communications. He expressed hope that Taiwan’s drone companies would expand operations in Japan and foster complementary strengths in system integration and key technologies.