This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. JUIDA-coordinated teams flew indoor searches at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, mapped Yatsushiro and Mashiki by fixed-wing aircraft and drone, then combined SAR satellite data with AI to build a common operational picture for responders. The Japan UAV Industrial … [Read more...] about Japan’s Drone Industry Runs 10-Day Kumamoto Earthquake Response Through JUIDA-D³
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SkyDrive to Evaluate eVTOL Medical Logistics Routes in Mumbai, Delhi With Air India and Suzuki
The Japanese eVTOL developer identifies radioisotope transport, organ transport and airport parts logistics as priority use cases under the July 2026 feasibility study. SkyDrive Inc. advanced its joint India feasibility study to a route-evaluation phase on August 25, 2026. The work extends a July 31, 2026 Memorandum of Understanding among SkyDrive, Air India and Suzuki Motor … [Read more...] about SkyDrive to Evaluate eVTOL Medical Logistics Routes in Mumbai, Delhi With Air India and Suzuki
Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Partner for Medical Air Logistics Study
The three companies will study last-mile emergency medical logistics using SkyDrive's eVTOL aircraft to bypass severe urban congestion in India. Air India, SkyDrive Inc. and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding on eVTOL medical air logistics in India. The three companies announced the MoU on July 31, 2026. India's major cities face severe traffic … [Read more...] about Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Partner for Medical Air Logistics Study
Drones vs. Bears? JUIDA Spotlights Six Solutions Across Japan
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Bear Mitigation Technology Showcase highlights surveillance, deterrence and legal-support programs from JUIDA member organizations as bear sightings rise nationwide. Japan's UAS Industrial Development Association has launched a Bear … [Read more...] about Drones vs. Bears? JUIDA Spotlights Six Solutions Across Japan
Terra Drone to Launch Japan-Made Drone Battery Business
The Tokyo-listed company will mass-produce cylindrical-cell battery packs in Japan to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers and serve NDAA-compliant defense customers. Terra Drone Corporation will mass-produce drone battery packs in Japan, the company announced July 27, 2026. The Tokyo-listed company will use cylindrical cells for its own industrial and defense drones. It will … [Read more...] about Terra Drone to Launch Japan-Made Drone Battery Business
