The Government Office has issued Document No. 8252/VPCP-CN dated August 17, 2026, conveying the directives of Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc regarding the strengthening of management and supervision measures for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Under these directives, the Ministry of Public Security is assigned to lead and coordinate with various ministries, sectors, provincial and municipal People’s Committees, and relevant agencies to investigate and strictly prosecute violations involving the use of UAVs and other objects that have hindered flight operations at airports and airfields recently.
The Ministry is also tasked with urgently researching and deploying immediate countermeasures against the illegal intrusion of UAVs into key sensitive areas, no-fly zones, and airports to prevent similar incidents in the future, while finalizing the Operating Regulations of the National Committee for Aviation Security and Facilitation.
The Ministry of National Defense is assigned to lead coordination in strengthening the management of domestic UAV research, design, and production facilities. This includes supervising the use of these devices through the issuance of flight and operator licenses.
The Ministry will review and mandate declarations from all organizations and individuals owning UAVs, aiming for all domestic unmanned vehicles to be digitally identified, electronically licensed, and subject to real-time journey monitoring by 2030. Additionally, the Ministry is responsible for publicly announcing no-fly zones and restricted areas to ensure owners are fully informed and compliant.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance are directed to lead efforts in tightening the management and control of imports and temporary import for re-export activities involving UAVs.
The Ministry of Science and Technology will lead the development of technical and technological standards for the production, repair, maintenance, and testing of UAVs. This includes researching and regulating integrated technology solutions for restricted areas to automatically and strictly prevent UAVs from entering prohibited zones.
The Ministry of Construction is requested to expedite the drafting and submission of a Government Decree on administrative penalties in the field of civil aviation. This decree must carefully review regulations regarding violations and sanctions related to the illegal operation of UAVs to ensure that the measures are feasible, effective, and aligned with practical realities.
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