Ulaanbaatar, December 3, 2024
/MONTSAME/. A Memorandum of Understanding has been
signed between the National Association of Drone Developers of Mongolia and the
Association for Unmanned Vehicles of the Republic of Korea.
The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications expressed
its support for creating a
legal and regulatory environment related to drones in Mongolia, the exchange of
information in this area, and policy support for the exchange of drone
technology, know-how, and related information.
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications
Baatarkhuu Tsend noted that the
Ministry aims at drone development, creating a legal environment, and establishing
a special drone zone. Specifically, it intends to submit the draft Law on Drones during the spring session of the Parliament, train drone
operators, and introduce drones in agriculture, environmental protection, and
delivery. The Memorandum of Understanding signed today opens a new chapter in the technology
sector, emphasized the Minister.
Moreover, the “Blue
Sky Drone” and “Sundori Drone” companies agreed to establish a memorandum of
understanding to introduce South Korean technology to manufacture and develop drones
in Mongolia. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Drone
Developers B. Munkhbolor said, “We plan to manufacture five types of drones suitable for
Mongolian conditions starting next spring. These will be environmental and
agricultural drones as well as drones designed for remote learning, and
emergency. We intend to introduce South Korean technological know-how and manufacture
drones with a payload of 20-30 kg that can operate at minus 25-35 degrees
Celsius.”
According to
the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications, the South Korean side expressed its readiness
to share experiences in creating a legal environment for drones and technological
solutions for drone production and cooperate in training drone operators.