Tokyo, September 25, 2024 – Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan, together with its group company Unifly NV, a leading provider of flight operation management systems (UTM) based in Belgium, participated as a speaker at AAM 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) symposium on advanced air mobility, including AAMs and drones, held in Montreal, Canada from September 9 to 12, 2024.
Under the theme “Challenges and Opportunities in Global Harmonization and Interoperability of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM),” this symposium marked the first ICAO-sponsored event dedicated to AAMs. Key stakeholders from industry, academia, government, and international organizations gathered to explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding the widespread adoption of new mobility concepts and infrastructures.
A pivotal panel session, themed “Innovation Powered by AAM,” focused on the importance of technological innovation in advancing the AAM market. Participants discussed strategies for fostering innovation while harmonizing with existing global AAM regulations, emphasizing that continued innovation is essential for the sustainable growth of the AAM sector. During the session, Tsuyoshi Habuchi, Executive Officer at Terra Drone, stressed the importance of a vertical approach to market different applications and drive innovation for UTM for AAMs. To watch the full version of the session, please visit
https://www.icao.tv/advanced-air-mobility-symposium/season:1/videos/aam-2024-day-3-aam-powered-by-innovation
Terra Drone also showcased its commitment to collaboration by hosting a booth at the event alongside Unifly, actively engaging with industry leaders and exchanging ideas that will shape the future of AAM.
About Unifly NV
Unifly is a leading aviation tech company dedicated to enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous aviation with cutting-edge technology. The Unifly platform acts as a crucial bridge within the UAS ecosystem, enabling the safe and secure integration of next-generation aircraft into the airspace. By digitizing and automating traffic management and integrating seamlessly with drones and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Unifly addresses the exponential growth in air traffic expected in the coming decades. The company has a proven track record of implementing more than ten commercial UTM deployments, establishing it as a world leader in this industry.
For more information, please visit the website at Unifly.aero or contact us at press@unifly.aero.
About Terra Drone Corporation
Terra Drone is a pioneering drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan, with the mission to [Unlock “X” Dimensions], creating a prosperous future by “crossing” bridges by integrating diverse fields to foster innovation and find solutions. Its proprietary, patented technologies in drones, sensors, software are the foundation of the specialized solutions—ranging from surveying and inspections to pesticide spraying—which are revolutionizing key industries including oil and gas, construction and engineering, chemicals, electricity, and agriculture on a global scale.
In July 2023, Terra Drone acquired a majority stake in Unifly, a world leading provider of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) systems, having a proven track record of implementing its system on a national level in over eight countries. Terra Drone’s ambition is to develop comprehensive solutions for drones and UAM, with the overarching aim of establishing a digital infrastructure in the skies to maximize the potential of air mobility.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.terra-drone.net
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