Korean Drones at Commercial UAV Expo

The Korean delegation at the recent Commercial UAV Expo show in Las Vegas was among the largest international groups on the floor, featuring not only a large and varied range of Korean drones, but representation from the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation – a body actively supporting the growing drone industry in Korea.   Korea’s decision to support innovation and the drone ecosystem at a top-down, national level is helping small- and medium-sized drone businesses make their mark on the global drone market.

Korean technology is known around the world, with large companies like Hyundai, Samsung, LG, and Kia among the top automotive and tech providers around the globe.  Korean drones are entering the global market quickly, supported by generous grants to support innovation, regulatory flexibility, and government-funded testing facilities.  As the U.S. government turns away from China-made tech, the Korean industry is ready to take advantage of the…