Terra Drone
About
About Terra Drone
Terra Drone operates a global portfolio of drone hardware, software and services for surveying, infrastructure inspection, agriculture and airspace management. Survey teams combine lidar and photogrammetry payloads with mapping software; agricultural programmes cover spraying, tree counting and crop-health assessment; and offshore units inspect energy assets and vessels.
For enclosed industrial assets, the Terra UT drone performs ultrasonic wall-thickness measurements on tanks, boilers and chimneys, while Terra 3D Inspect organises imagery, point clouds, meshes and measurements into inspection reports. The group also owns UTM providers including Unifly and Aloft. Their platforms use flight plans and live aircraft positions to coordinate drone traffic, issue approvals and integrate unmanned operations with national air-navigation services and complex sites such as ports.
Products
- Terra B1
Terra B1
Operations
Production capacity
- Production capacity
2026-10-05 - Terra Drone states that its domestic production base can manufacture 1,800 defence UAVs annually. This is capacity, not achieved annual output. - Domestic defence UAV production base
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Output & shipments
- Production setup
2026-10-05 - All 300 Terra D1 UAVs completed manufacture, inspection and Self-Defense Forces audit; shipment preparations are complete. Shipment and delivery are not yet confirmed. - May 2026 ATLA Terra D1 procurement batch
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Orders & commitments
- Order / commitment
2026-05-26 - Terra Drone group company Unifly was selected as technology partner for Malaysia’s ClearPath UASTMS U2 operational traffic management platform. - UTM platform selection
Source - Order / commitment
2026-05-08 - Terra Drone secured a JPY 115.4 million ATLA order for 300 domestically produced modular UAV general-purpose units. - modular UAV training models - modular UAV general-purpose unit order
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Deployments
- Operating use
2026-05-19 - Terra Drone commenced operational deployment of its fixed-wing Terra A2 interceptor drone in Ukraine.
Source - Operating use
2026-04-17 - Terra Drone began operational deployment of the Terra A1 interceptor drone in Ukraine. - national theater operation - Ukraine
Source - Operating use
2026-01-22 - Unifly deployed a major upgrade to its drone UTM system at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges for port airspace operations. - single named infrastructure site - Port of Antwerp-Bruges
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Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia
Outbound - Software - Terra Drone supplies ClearPath UASTMS traffic-management platform for Malaysia national UTM programme
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Financials
- 278A.T - Tokyo Stock Exchange - JPY
Team
- Toru Tokushige - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
- Teppei Seki - Director
- Kota Kandori - Director; CEO, Terra Drone Arabia
Timeline
Events
- 2026-10-05 - Production Milestone - Terra Drone completes manufacture and inspection of 300 Terra D1 UAVs
The batch fulfils the production stage of the modular general-purpose UAV order received in May 2026. The company says the manufacturing base can produce 1,800 defence UAVs annually. Terra Drone plans to build on this production base to strengthen domestic defence-drone supply, including interceptor aircraft.
Source - 2026-08-31 - Partnership - Terra Drone and DEFTECH establish Malaysia defence-drone hub
The scope covers ISR drones, critical-infrastructure surveillance, counter-UAS and interceptor-drone systems. The parties plan demonstrations for Malaysian armed-forces and government users alongside training, maintenance and operational support. The collaboration is intended to support later expansion into other ASEAN markets, including Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Source - 2026-08-31 - Market Signal - Terra Drone begins integrated civilian C-UAS development
The planned architecture combines radar, RF and EO/IR detection with command-and-control and autonomous interceptor drones. The response layer is intended to combine electronic disruption with kinetic and non-kinetic countermeasures. Target environments include oil and gas, power, airports, ports, telecommunications, logistics facilities and data centres; this is a development programme, not a product launch.
Source - 2026-08-25 - Contract Award - Japan’s ATLA awards Terra Drone Terra B1 mass-production contract
Four aircraft were evaluated between July 15 and August 6; Terra Drone says Terra B1 was the only platform to pass. The contract followed a 38-company proposal process and targets delivery around September 2026. Terra Drone plans domestic production and support covering parts, batteries, communications, control equipment, maintenance, replenishment and training.
Source - 2026-08-04 - Capability - Terra Drone adds autonomous signal recovery to Terra Xross 1
When communications fail, the drone automatically flies back along its original path until it can reconnect with the controller. The function is designed for tanks, boiler rooms, underground structures and other GPS-denied interiors where radio signals can be obstructed. Terra Drone developed the feature through a Nippon Foundation and DeepStar programme using operational feedback from consortium members including Chevron and Shell.
Source - 2026-07-27 - Contract Award - Unifly wins EUR 1.15M Belgian defence UTM contract
The platform will support centralised management of drone operations across airspace controlled by the Belgian armed forces. The award covers system introduction and the operating foundation for the defence UTM environment. Unifly is a Terra Drone subsidiary; the contract is an awarded procurement outcome, not a live deployment claim.
Source - 2026-07-27 - Production Milestone - Terra Drone establishes domestic drone-battery manufacturing programme
The programme covers battery-pack design, component selection, assembly and testing in Japan. Terra Drone plans to supply the packs to its own group and third-party UAV manufacturers. The production system was in its setup phase on 27 July 2026.
Source - 2026-07-21 - Product Launch - Terra Drone begins market rollout of Terra A1 Autonomous
The aircraft uses AI camera analysis for target detection and tracking. Midcourse guidance automatically approaches from 7 km to 200 m; terminal guidance autonomously detects and tracks inside 800 m. A demonstration showed target detection, autonomous navigation, autonomous pursuit and automatic flight-path correction.
Source - 2026-07-15 - Contract Award - Terra Drone selected for Japan ATLA interceptor-drone rapid acquisition programme
The programme is designed to shorten the cycle from operational requirement to fieldable capability. Selection follows Terra Drone’s Ukrainian interceptor deployments and its earlier 300-unit modular UAV order from ATLA.
Source - 2026-07-07 - Partnership - Terra Drone and EDGE entity IGG sign defence integration MoU
The proposed work includes integrating interceptor drones into counter-UAS architectures. IGG’s position inside EDGE provides a route into established defence programmes and customers in the UAE and wider region.
Source - 2026-06-15 - Partnership - Unifly and MBDA partner on end-to-end counter-UAS solutions
The collaboration is intended to combine detection, identification, tracking and response layers rather than a standalone aircraft offering. Unifly brings airspace-management and coordination software to MBDA’s broader counter-UAS stack.
Source - 2026-06-15 - Acquisition - Terra Drone consolidates Amazing Drones and WinnyLab as subsidiaries
Amazing Drones contributes multirotor interceptor capability, while WinnyLab develops fixed-wing systems with longer range and endurance. The consolidation supports tighter product development, field-feedback loops and international deployment within Terra Drone’s defence business.
Source - 2026-06-15 - Partnership - Unifly and MBDA sign partnership for end-to-end C-UAS solutions
The agreement combines Unifly’s UTM platform with MBDA air-defense and C-UAS expertise. Target environments include military sites, critical infrastructure, airports, ports and public events.
Source - 2026-06-15 - Company Formation - Terra Drone establishes Terra Defense Europe in Estonia
Estonia provides proximity to European defence customers and the operational lessons emerging from Ukraine. The entity complements the group’s planned U.S. defence base and Ukrainian interceptor holdings.
Source - 2026-05-26 - Contract Award - Terra Drone group company Unifly selected for Malaysia national UTM platform
Terra Drone said its group company Unifly was selected as the technology partner for U2 Operational Traffic Management under Malaysia's ClearPath UASTMS program. The U2 system handles operational traffic management within a national drone platform that also includes registration capabilities. This is a drone-infrastructure event around UTM software and national low-altitude airspace operations, not an aircraft item.
Source - 2026-05-19 - Deployment - Terra Drone deploys Terra A2 interceptor in Ukraine
The system is intended to intercept reconnaissance and attack drones while reducing reliance on more costly air-defence missiles. Front-line use gives Terra Drone and its Ukrainian partners operational feedback on navigation, targeting and electronic-warfare resilience.
Source - 2026-05-08 - Commercial Order - Terra Drone secures JPY 115.4M ATLA order for 300 modular UAV training models
Terra Drone secured a public-tender manufacturing contract from Japan's ATLA for 300 domestically produced Modular UAV General-Purpose Training Model units. The contract is valued at JPY 115,434,000, with delivery scheduled for September 30, 2026. Terra Drone described the award as its first order after entering the defence sector.
Source - 2026-04-28 - Partnership - Terra Drone makes strategic investment in WinnyLab
Terra Drone made a strategic investment in WinnyLab LLC through subsidiary Terra Inspectioneering. WinnyLab manufactures fixed-wing interceptor drones and works on software integration. Terra Drone said the investment adds longer-range and longer-endurance interception capabilities.
Source - 2026-04-28 - Demonstration - Terra A1 demonstrates successful interception of long-range unmanned aerial threat
Terra Drone said Terra A1 demonstrated its capability against a long-range unmanned aerial threat under actual operational conditions. The company released operational footage and framed the result as validation of Terra A1 in a real-world operating environment. Terra Drone said the case showed the potential for a roughly JPY 400,000 interceptor drone to respond to unmanned threats.
Source - 2026-04-23 - Partnership - Terra Drone signs U.S. distribution agreement with Maverick Drone Systems
Terra Drone entered a distribution agreement with Minnesota-based Maverick Drone Systems for Terra Xross 1. The companies said the partnership would accelerate U.S. deployment and real-world adoption of the indoor inspection drone. Terra Drone positioned Maverick as an unmanned-systems integrator with field execution experience.
Source - 2026-04-21 - Partnership - Terra Drone signs Canadian distribution agreement with Remote Robotic Systems
Terra Drone entered a distribution agreement with Remote Robotic Systems, formerly RMUS Canada, for Terra Xross 1. The partnership expands Terra Xross 1 distribution to the Canadian market. Terra Drone framed the agreement around demand for specialized indoor industrial inspections.
Source - 2026-04-17 - Deployment - Terra Drone begins operational deployment of Terra A1 in Ukraine
Terra Drone began operational deployment of the Terra A1 interceptor drone in Ukraine through investee company Amazing Drones. The first deployment was conducted at unit level, with further expansion planned based on evaluation in real operating conditions. Terra Drone said field feedback would support short-cycle improvement and operational validation.
Source - 2026-03-31 - Partnership - Terra Drone invests in Amazing Drones and launches Terra A1 interceptor drone
Terra Drone entered a capital and business alliance agreement and made a strategic investment in Ukraine-based Amazing Drones. The companies announced Terra A1, an interceptor drone developed for low-cost, mass-production defence conditions. Terra Drone said the alliance would support deployment in Ukraine and global expansion of interceptor-drone technology.
Source - 2026-03-23 - Capability - Terra Drone enters defence equipment market and plans Terra Defense subsidiary
Terra Drone announced full-scale entry into the defence equipment market. The company said it would establish Terra Defense, a U.S.-based subsidiary, by the end of fiscal year 2026. Terra Drone framed the move around rapid-to-deploy, cost-efficient defence assets and an international supply and logistics network.
Source - 2026-02-17 - Partnership - Terra Drone signs Scandinavia distribution agreement with UAS VOSS
Terra Drone entered a distribution agreement with Norwegian industrial drone provider UAS VOSS for Terra Xross 1. The agreement expands Terra Xross 1 distribution across Scandinavia. Terra Drone framed the product around indoor industrial inspections in power, oil and gas settings.
Source - 2026-01-22 - Deployment - Unifly upgrades UTM platform deployed at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Terra Drone group company Unifly released a major upgrade to its UTM platform deployed at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Unifly signed a formal deployment agreement with the port in 2020 and has operated the platform at full scale since then. The upgraded system supports low-altitude operations management at one of Europe's largest and most drone-active ports.
Source - 2025-12-04 - Partnership - Terra Drone signs Italian distribution alliance for Terra Xross 1 with S&T NDT
Terra Drone entered a distribution agreement with S&T NDT S.r.l. for Terra Xross 1 in Italy. The partnership marked Terra Drone's first introduction of its in-house developed products into the Italian market. S&T NDT was positioned as a distribution and technical-support partner for industrial inspection and NDT customers.
Source - 2025-01-31 - Product Launch - Terra Drone launches Terra Xross 1 indoor inspection drone
Terra Drone launched Terra Xross 1, its in-house developed indoor inspection drone, in Japan and the United States. The drone combines visual odometry and LiDAR for stable flight in cramped, dark and dusty indoor environments. Terra Drone positioned the system as a lower-cost indoor inspection product priced at under USD 25,000.
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Relations
Relationships
- DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies (DEFTECH)
Malaysia Defence Drone And Asean Expansion Partner - Terra Drone and DEFTECH partnered on Malaysian demonstrations and regional deployment of ISR, surveillance and counter-UAS systems.
- Remote Robotic Systems
Distribution Partner - Terra Drone has a public partnership relationship with Remote Robotic Systems.
- Amazing Drones LLC
Parent Company - Terra Drone consolidated Amazing Drones as a subsidiary in June 2026 after its earlier strategic investment.
- Terra Defense Europe
Subsidiary - Terra Drone established Terra Defense Europe in Estonia as a group base for European defence business.
- Unifly
Group Company - Unifly is a Terra Drone group company and technology partner for Malaysia's national UTM platform.
- Terra Defense
Announced U.s. Subsidiary - Terra Drone announced plans to establish Terra Defense as its U.S. subsidiary for international defence-asset supply and logistics.
- Japan Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency
Interceptor Drone Programme Customer - Japan’s ATLA selected Terra Drone for an interceptor-drone rapid acquisition programme.
- Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia
Malaysia Utm Customer - Terra Drone group company Unifly was selected for Malaysia’s ClearPath UASTMS UTM platform.
- Japan ATLA
Supplier - Terra Drone completed manufacture, inspection and shipment preparation for ATLA's 300-UAV order by October 5, 2026.
- EDGE Group
Defence Integration Partner - Terra Drone and EDGE Group entity IGG signed an MoU on defence applications including interceptor integration into counter-UAS systems.
- IGG
Interceptor Drone Integration Partner - Terra Drone signed an MoU with EDGE Group entity IGG covering defence applications and interceptor integration.
- MBDA
Counter UAS Partner - Terra Drone group company Unifly and MBDA agreed to collaborate on end-to-end counter-UAS solutions.
Context
Comparable profiles
- Unifly
stack adjacency - Autonomous Drone Operations
- ZenaTech
stack adjacency - Autonomous Drone Operations
- Flylogix
stack adjacency - Autonomous Drone Operations
- Skylark Drones
stack adjacency - Autonomous Drone Operations
- AirData UAV
stack adjacency - Autonomous Drone Operations
Shared workflows
- Thales
workflow adjacency - Low Altitude Airspace Management · UAS Traffic Management
- Wing Aviation
workflow adjacency - UAS Traffic Management
- OneSky
workflow adjacency - UAS Traffic Management
- High Lander
workflow adjacency - Low Altitude Airspace Management
- Airspace Link
workflow adjacency - Low Altitude Airspace Management
- Altitude Angel
workflow adjacency - Low Altitude Airspace Management
- ANRA Technologies
workflow adjacency - Low Altitude Airspace Management
- AirMatrix
workflow adjacency - Low Altitude Airspace Management
- Airwayz
workflow adjacency - Low Altitude Airspace Management
- Air Space Intelligence
workflow adjacency - UAS Traffic Management
- Axon
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS
- Acecore Technologies
workflow adjacency - Commercial Drone Operations
Context tags
- Low-altitude airspace management - Workflow - Terra Drone owns Unifly and frames the MBDA partnership around UTM-enabled C-UAS airspace management.
- Autonomous drone operations - Capability - Profile includes autonomous drone operations, indoor inspection drones and drone deployment services.
- Commercial drone operations - Workflow - Terra Drone operates industrial drone services and UTM businesses across survey, inspection and airspace-management workflows.
- Counter-UAS - Workflow - The Unifly/MBDA partnership is an end-to-end counter-UAS solution under Terra Drone Group.
- UAS traffic management - Workflow - Unifly subsidiary/event context links Terra Drone to national UTM and low-altitude airspace management systems.
Commercial
- Japan’s ATLA awards Terra Drone Terra B1 mass-production contract
2026-08-25 · Order / contract · Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency signed a mass-production procurement contract with Terra Drone for the Terra B1 interceptor drone.
Source - Unifly wins EUR 1.15M Belgian defence UTM contract
2026-07-27 · Order / contract · Unifly received a sole EUR 1.15 million Belgian Ministry of Defence contract to provide an integrated UTM platform across land, naval and air-force drone operations.
Source - Terra Drone selected for Japan ATLA interceptor-drone rapid acquisition programme
2026-07-15 · Order / contract · Japan’s ATLA selected Terra Drone for an interceptor-drone rapid acquisition programme.
Source - Terra Drone group company Unifly selected for Malaysia national UTM platform
2026-05-26 · Order / contract
Source - Terra Drone secures JPY 115.4M ATLA order for 300 modular UAV training models
2026-05-08 · Order / contract
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