Tokyo, April, 2025 – Terra Drone Corporation, recently ranked the No.1 Drone Service
Provider in the world for 2024, has officially signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s leading energy and chemical
company. This partnership underscores a joint commitment to exploring
cutting-edge drone, robotics, and AI-driven technologies customized for the oil
and gas industry, while accelerating localization initiatives in the Kingdom.
The MOU aims to
foster deeper collaboration between Terra Drone and Aramco to develop drone
technologies that enhance safety and operational efficiency across the energy
sector. The agreement will serve as a collaborative platform for research and
development, technology trials, training programs, and localized
operations—aligning with Saudi Arabia’s broader strategic vision for economic
diversification and innovation.
The signing
ceremony was attended by notable figures from both companies, including Toru
Tokushige, Founder & CEO of Terra Drone Corporation, and Khalid Y.
Alqahtani, Aramco’s Senior Vice President of Engineering Services.
Following a
strategic investment from Wa’ed Ventures in 2023, Terra Drone has accelerated
its presence in the Kingdom through the establishment of Terra Drone Arabia.
This local entity is focused on three strategic objectives:
- 1.
Short-term
localization of drone services. - 2.
Long-term
development of local R&D and manufacturing capabilities. - 3.
Creating
high-quality employment opportunities for Saudi talent.
“This MOU is a
reflection of our unwavering commitment to innovation and localization, in
partnership with Aramco,” said Toru Tokushige. “Through Terra Drone Arabia, we
will deliver advanced drone solutions that not only boost operational
performance but also build local capability through collaborative R&D and
workforce development.”
Empowering Aramco
and the Kingdom’s Vision
This agreement is
expected to lay a strong foundation for a long-term strategic partnership. By
leveraging Terra Drone’s global expertise and on-the-ground presence, the
company is well-positioned to support Aramco in overcoming complex challenges
within the energy sector. Furthermore, the collaboration aims to advance the
Kingdom’s ambitions in technological self-reliance and industrial growth under
Vision 2030.
Terra Drone is
committed to knowledge transfer, local talent development, and building a
robust drone ecosystem that contributes meaningfully to Saudi Arabia’s economic
and technological future.
About Terra
Drone Arabia
Terra Drone
Arabia is a premier provider of drone and geospatial solutions across the
Middle East and Africa. With a mission to empower businesses through
cutting-edge technology, Terra Drone Arabia offers services in land surveying,
bathymetry, and data processing, among others. As part of the globally
recognized Terra Drone Corporation, Terra Drone Arabia leverages international
expertise to deliver innovative solutions tailored to diverse industries. Its
expansion into the Saudi market reflects Terra Drone’s commitment to fostering
innovation and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
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
Media Contact:
Company- Terra
Drone Arabia/ Terra Drone Corporation
Contact
Person- Ryan Fadhilah Hadi
Email-
info@terra-drone.com.sa/ pr@terra-drone.co.jp
Country- KSA
(headquarter: Japan)
Website- http://www.terra-drone.net