Supply Chain of UAV: Case Study in Thailand

This paper presents a supply chain of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry in Thailand based on a policy of government and a regulator in Thailand. A survey method using a questionnaire and the interview is a methodology for collecting the data. There were ten samples, chief executive officer (CEO) of UAV segments both government and private sectors. The result was show that there were 95% of UAV company, imported for a special mission such as agriculture mission, survey mission and individual entertainment. There were 5% UAV company, imported UAV component such as battery motor propeller to assembly in Thailand. However, the company that imports UAV components is encountering a higher import tax than company that imports a finished UAV since a promotion of Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI). Therefore, the production costs of entrepreneurs in Thailand are increased. To promote entrepreneurs in Thailand, a tax rates should be considered so that operators can compete equally in the market. This will be good for entrepreneurs and consumers in the country.