Aeronext consortium wins Akita bear-countermeasure drone trial

Aug 12, 2026 · Contract Award · Aeronext

Akita Prefecture selected a four-company consortium to test automated patrol, early detection and public alerts using existing remote-drone infrastructure.

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Evidence notes

  • The consortium comprises Change Holdings, Toko Computer Service, Aeronext and NEXT DELIVERY.
  • NEXT DELIVERY reports more than 1,800 remotely operated automated flights under Japan's Level 3.5 framework.
  • The programme will reuse SkyHub logistics operations already active in 11 regions, allowing logistics and bear-monitoring missions to share infrastructure.

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