Exclusive Distribution Deal Highlights Strategic Growth in Japan’s Expanding Drone Market for Commercial and Defense Applications
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.
by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb
Colorado-based fixed wing drone developer PteroDynamics recently announced a new exclusive distribution partnership with Japan-based technology company Cornes Technologies. Cornes Technologies will be the exclusive distributor of the Transwing UAS on behalf of PteroDynamics in Japan for commercial, defense, and other government sales. In addition to marketing, prospecting, and sales, Cornes Technologies will provide post-sales training and support for Japanese customers.
The Transwing is designed to combine the best parts of both VTOL and fixed-wing drone platforms, all in an efficient and highly automated package. According to the press release, the aircraft folds its wings to transition seamlessly between vertical and winged horizontal flight, requires no launch and recovery infrastructure, and occupies one-third or less ground footprint than other VTOL aircraft with a comparable wingspan.
“Japan is an important strategic market with significant need and growth potential for PteroDynamics’ Transwing aircraft. Success requires teaming with a world-class organization with deep and long-standing relationships within the Japanese commercial, aviation, and defense sectors,” said PteroDynamics CEO Matthew Graczyk. “We are excited to forge such an important relationship with a company of Cornes’ high caliber and to work together to bring the unique and innovative capabilities of the Transwing UAS to the Japanese market.”
“We are pleased to announce that Cornes Technologies has chosen PteroDynamics because of their innovative Transwing VTOL UAS technology, which offers a high degree of performance and versatility in a variety of operational environments,” said Kazuhiko Nishioka, president, representative director at Cornes Technologies. “Given the Japanese government’s commitment to integrating drones into defense and commercial applications, we see a significant opportunity for the Transwing in this rapidly expanding market. We believe that PteroDynamics’ cutting-edge technology is well suited to the evolving needs of Japan’s defense and commercial sectors, offering solutions that are robust and future-proof.”
As part of the partnership, both Cornes Technology and Pterodynamics were at the 2024 Japan International Aerospace Exhibition, which was held in October.
More information on PteroDynamics is available here.
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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