On August 12, Vietnam secured its first export order for 5,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to South Korea. This milestone agreement was signed between Vietnam’s CT Group and a rising South Korean UAV technology company, during the Vietnam-Korea Economic Forum in Seoul.
The event marks a significant chapter in Vietnam’s technological history, showcasing its mastery of UAV technology – a field with diverse applications across multiple economic sectors.
Globally, UAVs are being rapidly adopted in various industries, including transportation of passengers and cargo, distribution and logistics, agriculture and forestry, healthcare, surveillance and rescue operations, fire fighting, tech-based tourism, security and carbon credits, to name a few.
Collaborating entities sign agreements at the Vietnam-Korea Economic Forum. Image: VOV
The heavy-lift UAVs, weighing between 60 and 300 kg, are produced by CT UAV (a CT Group subsidiary) with an impressive 85% localization rate. They are designed using exclusive technology and in-house-designed semiconductor chips, enhancing their competitive edge. This offering has been highly regarded by South Korea and other nations alike.
“Securing an export order for UAVs to a sophisticated and demanding market like South Korea demonstrates Vietnam’s readiness to engage in high-level technological endeavors,” said a company representative. “It also opens doors for exporting our tech products to numerous other countries worldwide.”
Additionally, CT Group is developing AI-integrated UAVs capable of self-learning and decision-making. These UAVs combine semiconductor technology with a location identification system, enabling comprehensive digital transformation across diverse terrains, from urban areas to forests, rivers, and oceans.
During the forum, CT Group also signed an export deal for 100 million semiconductor chips with a South Korean partner, marking Vietnam’s foray into the demanding field of semiconductor technology, which requires advanced expertise and pioneering thinking.
A CT Group product.
Established in 1992, CT Group initially focused on real estate. Over time, the company expanded into various high-tech sectors. The nine cutting-edge technologies that CT Group develops include: Semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Green Digital Currency, Carbon Credit Exchange, Zero-Emission Stacking Houses, Electric Vehicles – Trains, Quantum Computers, New Energy, and Gene and Cell Technology.
Notably, CT Group is a pioneer in Vietnam’s UAV industry. According to their website, they lead the way in all aspects of UAV technology, from theory and R&D to chip design, heavy-duty UAV manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, and operational applications. CT UAV serves as a core solution for an entirely new economy, fueling fresh growth dynamics.
The CT UAV system comprises research centers, manufacturing facilities, and specialized training institutes dedicated to advancing UAV technology in Vietnam.
In late June, the company unveiled its IoT chip design using CMOS and III/V Semi technology, signaling a significant step forward in its journey toward semiconductor technology mastery.
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