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National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology

Aircraft and programme links: Albatross / Chung Shyang tactical UAV, Albatross II, Teng Yun / Cloud Rider, Mighty Hornet IV.

Published 20 Sept 2026Updated 20 Sept 2026Sources reviewed 20 Sept 2026

By Defence Drones editorial team

Aircraft covered in this library

  • Albatross / Chung Shyang tactical UAV: reconnaissance aircraft. In service / use documented.
  • Albatross II: reconnaissance aircraft. Supplier-reported status.
  • Teng Yun / Cloud Rider: reconnaissance aircraft. Development / trials.
  • Mighty Hornet IV: one-way aircraft. Development / trials.

Research scope

This manufacturer and programme index connects the aircraft profiles listed below. Follow each profile for the relevant product configuration, dated programme evidence and technical sources. Participation in a joint project is recorded on its aircraft page; the countries below describe these aircraft records, not every company facility.

This is a selected programme index. A full corporate history, ownership review, manufacturing footprint and complete product portfolio remain to be researched.

Publication history

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Follow the evidence

Source types identify who makes the claim. Programme milestones and supplier statements should be read in context.

  1. NCSIST: Albatross tactical UAS brochure (opens in a new tab)Manufacturer
  2. NCSIST: tactical UAV fleet and military exercises (opens in a new tab)Manufacturer
  3. NCSIST: Albatross II current product description (opens in a new tab)Manufacturer
  4. Taiwan Ministry of National Defense: NCSIST Teng Yun statement, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)Government
  5. US-China Economic and Security Review Commission: Taiwan assessment, 2024 (opens in a new tab)Government
  6. NCSIST: Mighty Hornet IV joint development (opens in a new tab)Manufacturer

Systems & connected topics

Air · Loitering munitionTaiwan

NCSIST Mighty Hornet I–III

Three separately described members of NCSIST's loitering-aircraft family, kept distinct from the existing Mighty Hornet IV record.

Supplier-reported statusRead
Air · Reconnaissance aircraftTaiwan

NCSIST Cardinal II

A compact hand-launched reconnaissance aircraft documented in NCSIST's official brochure.

Supplier-reported statusRead
Air · Drone / systemTaiwan

Albatross / Chung Shyang tactical UAV

Taiwan's established tactical surveillance UAV, with a public manufacturer brochure and military-exercise use described by NCSIST.

In service / use documentedRead
Air · Drone / systemTaiwan

Albatross II

A Taiwanese maritime surveillance aircraft with a developer-published endurance above 16 hours and a multi-sensor mission offering.

Supplier-reported statusRead
Air · Drone / systemTaiwan

Teng Yun / Cloud Rider

Taiwan's indigenous larger UAV development programme, with officially documented prototype activity and unresolved current acceptance details.

Development / trialsRead
Air · Drone / systemTaiwan / United States

Mighty Hornet IV

A joint Taiwanese–American development that adapts the MQM-178 Firejet lineage into a distinct mission aircraft; published specifications remain limited.

Development / trialsRead