The northern province of Thai Nguyen has officially approved a project to attract investment for plants to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related equipment, as well as to develop low-altitude economy—a promising sector in the era of digital transformation.

Under this decision, the Provincial People's Committee has tasked the Department of Finance with leading the implementation of the project, in collaboration with relevant departments, sectors, and localities.

The goal for Q2 2025 is to identify supply chains that support the production of UAVs and industries within the low-altitude economy model. Simultaneously, an implementation plan and investment promotion materials for this sector will be developed and published.

The low-altitude economy is an emerging economic model, built on modern technology platforms with high applicability in near-ground airspace, including drones, autonomous aircraft, and related services. This sector is gaining global traction, aligning with digital transformation efforts and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

UAVs are no longer limited to defense applications but are rapidly expanding into civilian sectors, including smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, search and rescue operations, goods transportation, entertainment, and media. UAV technology is expected to become a key driver of economic growth.

With a forward-thinking approach, the province has mapped out 11 industrial parks and one centralized information technology park, covering a total area of 4,245 ha. Of these, eight industrial parks already have investors, while five others are currently operating stably.