PteroDynamics and Cornes to bring Transwing to Japan

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PteroDynamics has agreed a deal with Cornes Technologies to bring its Transwing unmanned aerial system (UAS) to Japan.

The VTOL-capable UAS will be distributed by Cornes on behalf PteroDynamics to customers across commercial markets, defence and other government departments. Cornes will also provide post-sales training and support for Japanese customers.

PteroDynamics CEO Matthew Graczyk told us: “Japan is a strategic market for VTOL UAS aircraft, and to take advantage of the tremendous growth potential there in government, defence, and commercial markets, foreign companies must work closely with best-in-class organisations with long-standing relationships and a track record of promoting, selling, and supporting solutions from manufacturers worldwide.”

According to Kazuhiko Nishioka, president and representative director at Cornes Technologies, the Japanese drone market is driven by both government and commercial demand for UAV solutions. 

“Given the government’s commitment to integrating drones into both defence and commercial applications, Cornes Technologies sees a significant opportunity in a rapidly expanding market,” he told us. “Cornes chose to work with PteroDynamics because of its innovative Transwing VTOL UAS solution that is flexible and versatile, making it an excellent fit for a variety of operational environments. Its advantages in terms of performance, adaptability, and reliability are well-suited for the quickly changing needs of the defence and commercial sectors in Japan and offer a robust and future-proof solution.”

The Transwing folds its wings to transition 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, according to designers.

Japan’s growing focus on advanced technology in sectors including defense, disaster relief, and infrastructure management makes it an important growing market for autonomous UAS aircraft, Graczyk told us. 

“There are also growing opportunities in the commercial and government services sectors, including aviation, logistics, infrastructure monitoring, and emergency services, where the versatility and cost savings from autonomous VTOLs like the Transwing can be a game changer,” he said.

“PteroDynamics is particularly interested in Japan because of its keen interest in innovation and important investments in autonomous UAS technology with the support of Japanese heavy industry and airlines.”

The two companies are exhibiting at the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2024 in Tokyo from October 16 – 18, 2024.

Japan, and this exhibition in particular, is a perfect venue for us to team with Cornes Technologies to develop key strategic relationships,” said Graczyk. “The exhibition is Japan’s largest general aerospace exhibition, attended by commercial and governmental organisations from 23 countries and regions. We see a great opportunity for autonomous UAS and the Transwing in Japan for defence and commercial missions, and real progress in the market comes from working closely with Japanese companies.”

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