Tokyo, February 17, 2025 – Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a distribution agreement for “Terra Xross 1” with UAS VOSS AS (hereinafter referred to as “UAS VOSS”), a premier provider of world-class industrial drone solutions in Norway. Through this strategic partnership, Terra Drone and UAS VOSS will expand the distribution of “Terra Xross 1” across Scandinavia.
Drone inspections not only enhance worker safety by keeping them out of hazardous environments but also significantly improve efficiency and cost performance of traditional inspection methods. Terra Drone has achieved stable indoor flight
performance with the “Terra Xross 1” while offering it at approximately one-third the price of competing products, making it more affordable and accessible.
Norway is a major power nation where hydropower accounts for around 90% of electricity generation, creating sustained demand for maintenance and inspection across critical infrastructure such as power plants and transmission & distribution assets (Note 1). In addition, the oil and natural gas industry is a cornerstone sector, accounting for approximately 60% of the total value of Norway’s exports of goods in 2024, and the country continues to operate a large number of producing oil and gas fields (Note 2, Note 3). Against this backdrop—particularly in the offshore sector—there is a growing need to upgrade equipment inspection practices that support safety and quality. In both the power and offshore industries, inspection needs are significant in environments where on-site access entails higher risk for workers, such as turbine halls, cable tunnels, indoor substation facilities, and confined compartments within offshore installations—making Norway a market with strong potential for indoor inspection drones.
UAS VOSS is a distributor of industrial drone solutions with specialized inspection sensors.The company has a proven track record of drone distribution since 2022 with extensive experience in the smart grid and infrastructure inspection sector.
Over the years, UAS VOSS has built a proven track record by delivering high-end solutions to major players in the electric power and offshore industries. Their success in large-scale mapping and infrastructure inspection projects underscores their deep-rooted expertise in the energy sector, with a customer base that includes medium and large-scale grid operators such as Sygnir, Hydro, Eviny, and Tendranett.
Notably, their technical excellence was internationally recognized in 2025 when they were awarded “Best Specialty Drone Operator 2025 – Norway” at the Scandinavian Business Awards hosted by EU Business News. In addition, UAS VOSS is collaborating with Vinde TT on offshore drone inspection services—a new partnership that both parties look forward to developing, with the aim of creating synergies in 2026.
Going forward, Terra Drone and UAS VOSS will work together to broaden the reach of “Terra Xross 1” which is revolutionizing the indoor inspection industry by making drone technology more accessible to a wider customer base that has been hesitant to adopt it due to concerns over unstable flight performance and high price. Under this agreement, Terra Drone and UAS VOSS will provide enhanced and more accessible customer support.
Representative’s comment
Kenneth Kleppe, CEO of UAS VOSS stated:
We look forward to working with Terra Drone, and have great faith in the Terra Xross 1 and future products from Terra Drone. Being a distributor for Terra Drone in the Nordics is something we see potential in, and with an excellent product and good cooperation with Terra Drone, we look forward to the years to come. Xross 1 is a drone that will compete with other established brands on the market, but with a much better price point, as well as innovative solutions for new markets.
List of Distributors of “Terra Xross 1”
For Product Inquiries
★Product Page: https://terraxross.terra-drone.net/en/
★For inquiries about the product: https://pdt.terra-drone.net/l/1016432/2025-01-28/48z6r
Editor’s Notes
Note 1 Share of hydropower in electricity generation: hydropower provides more than 90% https://energifaktanorge.no/en/norsk-energiforsyning/kraftproduksjon/?utm
Note 2 Share of oil & gas exports: in 2024, oil and gas exports were about NOK 1,100 billion, representing 61% of the total value of Norway’s exports of goods. https://www.norskpetroleum.no/en/production-and-exports/exports-of-oil-and-gas/?utm
Note 3 Number of producing oil & gas fields: at the end of 2024, 97 fields were in production on the Norwegian continental shelf. https://www.norskpetroleum.no/en/facts/field/?utmof Norway’s electricity generation.
About UAS VOSS
UAS VOSS AS was established in 2022, and has already established itself with a brand name in Norway. We work with inspections, mapping, emergency preparedness and media, and are committed to delivering good solutions for our customers. We have experience from various industries, and have, among other things, operating agreements and supplier agreements with a number of customers, from offshore to the power industry. Our base is in Voss, western Norway, with reach throughout Norway. For more information, please visit our website: https://uasvoss.no/
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
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