Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan, has been selected for two projects under the “Industrial Cooperation Programme in the Global South (1) through Technology Transfer” (Project Name: Third Public Offering for Promoting Overseas Infrastructure Deployment by Japanese Companies, (hereinafter referred to as “the Program”) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Through these projects, Terra Drone aims to promote the social implementation of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems and create new business opportunities in the Middle East.
Overview of Selected Projects
1. Demonstration Project on UTM for Drone Logistics in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The project will conduct demonstrations in the UAE to verify interoperability between logistics drones and UTM systems. Aiming to build drone logistics infrastructure, the project will focus on social implementation and future business development, with considerations for aviation safety and scalability.
- Project Implementation Period: From the date of grant decision to February 28, 2025 (tentative)
- Project Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Project Objective: Demonstration and business development of drone logistics utilizing UTM
2. Research Project on UTM Utilization for Drones and eVTOLs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
In the United States and Europe, there is growing attention on promoting the adoption of drones and eVTOLs. Additionally, the advancement of drone utilization is identified as a key initiative under “Saudi Vision 2030”. Under this situation, the deployment of UTM systems is expected to become an area of future consideration and development at a national level in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through activities such as participation in exhibitions, providing opportunities for exchanges and study tours to promote understanding of advanced UTM use cases, and conducting market research, Terra Drone will assess the feasibility of commercializing UTM utilization in both countries.
- Project Implementation Period: From the date of grant decision to February 28, 2025 (tentative)
- Project Locations: United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Project Objective: Research on the utilization of UTM for drones and flying vehicles (eVTOLs)
Future Prospects
Through this project, Terra Drone will promote the use of UTM systems to support the social implementation of next-generation air mobility in the Middle East. Moving forward, the company will continue to collaborate with local government agencies and industry partners to contribute to building airspace infrastructure and addressing social challenges.
About Terra Drone Corporation
Terra Drone Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a global leader in drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions. Dedicated to the mission of “Unlock ‘X’ Dimensions”, the company is committed to creating a prosperous future by “crossing” bridges—integrating diverse fields to foster innovation and find solutions. Specializing in surveying, inspections, agriculture, and UAS Traffic Management (UTM), Terra Drone serves industries such as oil and gas, construction, chemicals, energy, and agriculture.
With a portfolio of over 3,000 completed projects worldwide, Terra Drone has achieved significant milestones in the drone operations field. In July 2023, the company acquired a majority stake in Unifly, a world-leading provider of UTM platform, with deployments in over eight countries, followed by an investment in U.S.-based Aloft Technologies in February 2024, further expanding its capabilities in UTM.Terra Drone was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Stock Code: 278A) on November 29, 2024. It also secured top spot in Global Drone Service Provider Rankings for 2024.
Recognized by Drone Industry Insights as one of the top three industrial drone service providers globally for five consecutive years, Terra Drone aims to build the digital infrastructure necessary to unlock the full potential of drones and AAM solutions. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.terra-drone.net
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