Tokyo, April 23, 2026 –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 Maverick Drone Systems (hereinafter referred to as “Maverick”), a a Minnesota-based unmanned systems integrator known for hands-on deployment and field execution across industrial and public safety applications. Through this strategic partnership, Terra Drone and Maverick will accelerate the deployment and real-world adoption of “Terra Xross 1” across the US.
About Terra Xross 1: High Performance Meets Accessibility
The “Terra Xross 1” is designed to revolutionize indoor and confined-space inspections. In these challenging environments, drone inspections not only enhance worker safety by keeping them out of hazardous areas but also significantly improve efficiency and cost performance compared to traditional manual methods.
Terra Drone has achieved stable indoor flight performance with a LiDAR-based and visual odometry-based navigation system for “Terra Xross 1” enabling a significantly lower cost of deployment compared to conventional solutions. By lowering operational barriers, Terra Drone allows organizations to scale robotic inspection programs more efficiently across various sectors. The system has been developed based on continuous feedback from industrial operators and real-world deployments, with a focus on improving reliability, usability, and performance in demanding inspection environments.
Visit Terra Xross website: https://terraxross.terra-drone.net/en/
Partnering with a US Industry Leader
Maverick is a leading provider of advanced unmanned systems serving public safety, infrastructure, and enterprise operations nationwide. The company has a proven track record of drone distribution since 2016, with extensive experience in the public safety, critical infrastructure, and specialized sensor integration sector. Over the years, Maverick has successfully delivered solutions to clients such as law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and large-scale industrial enterprises, demonstrating deep expertise in the utility, construction, and emergency response industries.
Going forward, Terra Drone and Maverick will work together to drive real-world deployment and operational adoption 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 Maverick will provide enhanced and more accessible customer support.
This partnership will begin with initial deployment projects in industrial environments, supporting customers transitioning from legacy or unreliable inspection methods to more stable and efficient workflows.
The Strategic Context: US Market Needs and Maverick’s Role
The United States is one of the world’s most mature drone markets, characterized by a rapid shift toward “operationalizing” technology for critical missions. In the public safety sector, there is an urgent demand for rugged, reliable platforms that can navigate complex environments to save lives. Simultaneously, the U.S. energy and infrastructure sectors—spanning vast power grids, oil and gas pipelines, and aging transportation networks—require high-precision data collection through LiDAR, thermal imaging, and methane detection to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
Against this backdrop, the need for versatile platforms like “Terra Xross 1” is significant in environments where manual inspection or intervention poses high risks, such as confined spaces in industrial facilities, bridge underpinnings, and hazardous disaster zones.
Maverick Drone Systems stands out for its “turnkey” approach, offering not just hardware, but complete integration including specialized payloads like magnetometers and photogrammetry. Their team’s ability to provide comprehensive training and ongoing operational support ensures that U.S. organizations can scale their drone programs effectively. By combining Terra Drone’s cutting-edge hardware with Maverick’s deep-rooted technical expertise and nationwide service network, this partnership is poised to set a new standard for industrial and public safety drone operations across North America.
Representative’s Comments
Toru Tokushige, CEO of Terra Drone stated:
“We are pleased to partner with Maverick Drone Systems as we continue to expand the deployment of Terra Xross 1 in the United States. The U.S. market requires not only advanced hardware, but also strong on-site implementation capabilities to ensure successful adoption in real-world environments. Maverick’s hands-on approach to deployment and training makes them a valuable partner in accelerating field use of Terra Xross 1, particularly in industrial inspection applications.
At the same time, we remain committed to working with multiple partners across the U.S. to support a wide range of customer needs. By combining our technology with the strengths of each partner, we aim to make indoor inspection solutions more accessible, practical, and scalable across the market.”
Colton Reschke – Managing Director of Maverick stated:
“We’re excited to partner with Terra Drone, a leading Japanese drone technology company with a strong global reputation for innovation and precision. The Terra Xross 1 is a standout platform for interior and confined space inspection, enabling our customers to safely and efficiently collect high-quality data in tanks, vessels, bridges, and industrial facilities that would otherwise require significant risk or downtime. What also sets this solution apart is its affordability, making advanced inspection technology accessible to a much broader range of operators and industries. We look forward to bringing Terra Drone’s world-class technology to the U.S. market through Maverick’s deployment expertise.”
About Maverick
Maverick Drone Systems is a U.S.-based provider of advanced unmanned systems serving public safety, infrastructure, and enterprise operations nationwide. We specialize in deploying and integrating aerial, ground, and maritime robotic platforms equipped with specialized payloads including photogrammetry, thermal imaging, LiDAR, magnetometers, methane detection, and more. Our team delivers turnkey solutions designed to improve safety, efficiency, and data quality in the field, backed by comprehensive training, operational support, and ongoing service. With strong global partnerships across leading manufacturers and technology providers, Maverick is focused on helping organizations operationalize emerging technologies at scale.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.maverickdrone.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopn465bjmXaB0S85Hygwhehmyiie5sf-brNgcRtXfUMuypyjEPe
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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