Terra Drone Corporation, the leading drone service provider, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Terra Drone Indonesia, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two universities in Indonesia—Politeknik Kelapa Sawit Citra Widya Edukasi (hereinafter referred to as “Poltek CWE”) and Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma (hereinafter referred to as “Unsurya”)—to promote practical drone training and create employment opportunities in the agricultural sector. The training program will be carried out by Terra Agri, the agricultural division of Terra Drone Indonesia. Through these MoUs, Terra Drone Indonesia will strengthen ties between academic institutions and the drone industry, contributing to the cultivation of skilled human resources and job creation to support the growth of Indonesia’s drone sector.
Background and Purpose of the MoUs
Across Indonesia and other Global South countries, the introduction of drone technology is accelerating, especially in agriculture and infrastructure, driving growing demand for skilled professionals.
Terra Drone Indonesia is partnering with two domestic universities through its in-house training program, Terra Academy, which offers hands-on demonstrations and technical training to students. The program also provides internship and employment opportunities to graduates who complete drone certification training, supporting their career development.
These MoUs aim to leverage each university’s facilities to deliver Terra Academy programs, with the ultimate goal of fostering professionals who can support the practical implementation of drones in agriculture while advancing industrial development. By playing a role as a bridge between academic and industry needs, Terra Drone Indonesia aims to enhance its human capital, further its R&D efforts, and promote both technological innovation and new career pathways.
Program Details
Terra Drone Indonesia has signed MoUs with the following two universities to foster the development of highly skilled professionals in the drone sector.
1 Poltek CWE
Overview:
Poltek CWE is a higher education institution specialized in palm oil agriculture. It maintains a 1.3-hectare training palm plantation, offering a practical environment for drone flight training that is similar to real-world agricultural settings.
Training Content:
Leveraging the Terra Academy curriculum, Poltek CWE delivers hands-on programs tailored to palm plantation operations. Training includes test flights using E16 drones for bagworm pest control and D16 drones for oryctes rhinoceros pest control, enhancing students’ real-world capabilities.
Target Human Resources:
The program aims to develop drone operators who can address challenges faced in palm oil plantations with technical expertise and practical knowledge, creating professionals with both agricultural specialization and drone operation skills.
2 Unsurya
Overview:
Unsurya is an aviation university affiliated with the Indonesian Air Force. Located near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta, the campus offers expansive grounds ideal for drone flight training and testing, and serves as a hub for advanced aviation education.
Training Content:
Building on Terra Academy’s curriculum, Terra Drone Indonesia is also engaging in joint research with Unsurya, focusing on sustainable drone solutions and advanced aerospace technologies. This collaboration offers students opportunities to acquire high-level technical skills through academic-industry cooperation.
Target Human Resources:
The partnership aims to expand the talent pipeline, cultivating individuals who can apply their aviation expertise to real-world challenges in agriculture, combining technical and operational knowledge. Graduates from Unsurya are already working and making meaningful contributions at Terra Drone Indonesia.
Future Prospects
Terra Drone Indonesia will continue delivering educational programs in collaboration with local universities to foster skilled professionals and create employment opportunities across Indonesia. In particular, the company remains committed to cultivating next-generation talent that can support the realization of sustainable agricultural practices.
Terra Drone has also been actively engaged in similar initiatives through its subsidiaries in Malaysia (※1) and Saudi Arabia (※2), consistently contributing to talent development aligned with local industry needs.
About Poltek CWE
Politeknik Kelapa Sawit Citra Widya Edukasi (Poltek CWE) is Indonesia’s first vocational institution dedicated specifically to the palm oil industry. Established on August 3, 2006, and located in Cibitung, West Java, Poltek CWE aims to produce competent, professional graduates equipped with both technical and practical knowledge in palm oil plantation and processing. Accredited “B” by BAN-PT, the institution offers programs designed to develop globally minded professionals who are ready to compete in the regional job market. With a calm, green campus environment and well-equipped learning facilities, Poltek CWE plays a key role in advancing Indonesia’s palm oil industry through focused education and training.
For more information, please visit https://poltekcwe.ac.id/
About Unsurya
Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma (Unsurya), located in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a distinguished private university specializing in aerospace and aviation education, established in 1988 and renamed in 2016 to reflect its unique focus. Operating under the Yayasan Adi Upaya and guided by the Indonesian Air Force, Unsurya offers 11 study programs across four faculties: Aerospace Technology, Economics, Law, and Computer Science and Design, covering fields like Aeronautical Engineering, Management, Law, and Information Systems, with diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees. Accredited with a “B” rating, Unsurya emphasizes competency-based, progressive education, supported by modern facilities and strategic partnerships, such as with Terra Agri, to enhance alumni employability and foster aviation research. The university promotes discipline, innovation, and community engagement, participating in national competitions and service initiatives, making it a leader in aerospace education in Indonesia.
For more information, please visit https://unsurya.ac.id/
About Terra Drone Indonesia
Terra Drone Indonesia is a subsidiary of the Terra Drone Corporation and a provider of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) services, operating in the surveying, inspection, and agriculture sectors across Southeast Asia. In addition to drone-based mapping, modeling, inspection, monitoring, and pesticide/fertilizer spraying, it also provides training and consulting services for businesses utilizing drones.
Terra Drone Indonesia also provides an agriculture-focused drone service called “Terra Agri,” primarily in Indonesia, offering solutions such as pesticide spraying and mapping. In its agricultural operations, the company has conducted over 200,000 hectares of drone-based services to date, with a maximum of 4,000 flights per day. Through high-precision pesticide spraying, Terra Agri has achieved up to 30% cost reduction and has successfully deployed over 150 drones in the field.
For more information, please visit https://terra-drone.co.id/
About Terra Agri
Terra Agri serves as the agricultural services arm of Terra Drone Corporation. We offer crop intelligence and plantation control systems to monitor site conditions, utilizing aerial and ground information, including topography, crop health, soil quality, rainfall, and farm operations activity. We focus on streamlining and digitizing agricultural processes, employing drone technology for efficient spraying and mapping throughout production cycles.
For more information, please visit https://terra-droneagri.com/
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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