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Market22 Apr 2026 · 6 phút

Mapping Vietnam's UAV market in 2026

20,000 drones in operation, 1,000 pilots hired per year — the fast-moving Vietnam drone landscape.

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AET editorial · 22 Apr 2026

Vietnam is experiencing a UAV adoption leap in agriculture, energy, public safety and construction. Manufacturer estimates place around 20,000 drones in active service nationwide.

Demand for well-trained pilots is expected to grow exponentially in the next five years. Operators estimate hiring more than 1,000 pilots annually.

The Vietnam Drone Academy (VAD) — a unit under AET — plays a major role in supplying commercial UAV pilots to ASEAN standards.

Demand for well-trained pilots is expected to grow exponentially in the next five years. Operators estimate hiring more than 1,000 pilots annually.