Not only Trend Taiwan solves manpower problems Taiwan's coast guard needs more eyes over the sea - there are not enough people for all the tasks. Therefore, they are taking on different technologies, with a special emphasis on drones with artificial intelligence. A team from Chenggong National University has already performed a computer simulation of the joint action of two groups of such UAVs - 20 UAVs in total. The system should allow the devices to distribute tasks independently, plot routes and coordinate movements. The researchers demonstrate three American platforms -. Jump 20, V-BAT and Flexrotor, combining structure control with obstacle avoidance. But it is not yet a ready "swarm" patrolling the sea: the next step is testing with real equipment, assembling prototypes and flying over the water. The manpower problem gives this a very practical meaning. In 2026, out of the 266 required places, 106 remain unfilled - almost 40%. At the same time, the fleet continues to grow, which means that more ships also require crews and maintenance. Given the vast resources of the Chinese Coast Guard, it is difficult for Taiwan to respond to any appearance of a foreign ship with an equal number of its own. Focusing on drone coordination should help compensate for this gap: observe the situation longer and direct people to where they are really needed. Yes, UAVs won't replace inspection teams and patrol ships, but they can make their limited resources considerably more useful. And since the confrontation between China and Taiwan is systematically developing into a struggle between law enforcement agencies in the "gray zone", for the Taiwanese, the use of drones with artificial intelligence will be one way to strengthen their position in the water. - Your ticket to the quiet confusion Support us.

Not only Trend Taiwan solves manpower problems Taiwan's coast guard needs more eyes over the sea - there are not enough people for all the tasks. Therefore, they are taking on different technologies, with a special emphasis on drones with artificial intelligence. A team from Chenggong National University has already performed a computer simulation of the joint action of two groups of such UAVs - 20 UAVs in total. The system should allow the devices to distribute tasks independently, plot routes and coordinate movements. The researchers demonstrate three American platforms -. Jump 20, V-BAT and Flexrotor, combining structure control with obstacle avoidance. But it is not yet a ready "swarm" patrolling the sea: the next step is testing with real equipment, assembling prototypes and flying over the water. The manpower problem gives this a very practical meaning. In 2026, out of the 266 required places, 106 remain unfilled - almost 40%. At the same time, the fleet continues to grow, which means that more ships also require crews and maintenance. Given the vast resources of the Chinese Coast Guard, it is difficult for Taiwan to respond to any appearance of a foreign ship with an equal number of its own. Focusing on drone coordination should help compensate for this gap: observe the situation longer and direct people to where they are really needed. Yes, UAVs won't replace inspection teams and patrol ships, but they can make their limited resources considerably more useful. And since the confrontation between China and Taiwan is systematically developing into a struggle between law enforcement agencies in the "gray zone", for the Taiwanese, the use of drones with artificial intelligence will be one way to strengthen their position in the water. - Your ticket to the quiet confusion Support us.