Tokyo, May 27, 2026 –Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan, is pleased to announce thatit has delivered its Japan-made indoor inspection drone, “Terra Xross 1,” to Tokyo Power Technology Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Power Technology”), a TEPCO Group company.
The drone is scheduled to be used for patrols and equipment inspections in indoor facilities and confined spaces at power plant-related facilities within the TEPCO Group.
Equipped with LiDAR and visual sensors, “Terra Xross 1” delivers stable indoor flight performance even in GPS-denied environments, while offering strong cost performance at approximately one-third the price of comparable products. It is expected to help improve worker safety and inspection efficiency in the maintenance of critical infrastructure.
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.
Deployment Overview
- Customer: Tokyo Power Technology Co., Ltd.
- Planned Application Site: Power plant-related facilities within the TEPCO Group
- Primary Use Cases: Patrols and equipment inspections in indoor facilities and confined spaces within power plants
Key Benefits
- Improved Safety:
The drone enables equipment inspections and condition checks to be carried out without requiring workers to enter hazardous areas. - Greater Efficiency:
For inspection tasks that have traditionally required manual labor or scaffold installation, the drone is expected to reduce both work time and preparation time. In addition, by utilizing optional accessories such as a power supply cable when needed, it may also support sites where extended inspection time is required. - Stable Data Acquisition:
By leveraging stable flight enabled by LiDAR and visual sensors, the drone supports the capture of video data necessary for inspections even in dark indoor environments, confined spaces, and GPS-denied areas.
Future Outlook
Building on this delivery, Terra Drone aims to expand the adoption of “Terra Xross 1” in infrastructure maintenance and plant management fields, including the power industry.
As a Japan-based drone manufacturer, Terra Drone will continue to enhance the product by rapidly incorporating feedback from actual operating environments, thereby contributing to the strengthening of Japan’s infrastructure resilience and the optimization of maintenance costs, which remains a global challenge.
About Tokyo Power Technology Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Power Technology Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. and is engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of power generation-related facilities. Leveraging the expertise and advanced technologies it has cultivated as a core company within the TEPCO Group, it provides total solutions covering the full range from design to maintenance and operation. According to its corporate profile, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. is listed as its 100% shareholder in the company profile.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.tokyo-pt.co.jp/
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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