According to the company, Ukraine has begun using the Terra A1 to counter Shahed-type drones. The project is being implemented through Amazing Drones, in which the Japanese developer has invested. The drone costs from $3,000.
The first systems have already been delivered to a military unit, where operators are testing them under real combat conditions. At the same time, engineers are collecting direct feedback to refine the system.
“Deployment for defense purposes has already begun in a military unit, and evaluation under real-world conditions is ongoing,” the company stated.
The rollout follows a phased approach. Initially, the system is tested by a single unit, after which, depending on the results, it may be expanded to wider use. At this stage, the focus remains on performance assessment and identifying potential operational issues.
The Terra A1 was designed with an emphasis on simplicity and combat practicality. Developers prioritized fast deployment, ease of control, and responsiveness, reflecting lessons learned from real battlefield conditions.
Key features of the system include high maneuverability, allowing rapid response to operator commands, as well as a digital daytime camera that enables accurate target identification. The drone is specifically optimized for intercepting aerial threats and requires minimal preparation time before launch.
Initial feedback from Ukrainian operators has been positive. A representative of an Anti-Shahed unit of the Defense Forces of Chernihiv region highlighted the system’s ease of control and stable performance, even during sharp maneuvers.
If the Terra A1 proves effective against Shahed-type drones, the company plans to scale up serial production.
“Terra Drone plans to expand deployment based on evaluation results and strengthen its mass production capabilities,” the company noted.
In parallel, the developer is already considering potential exports. Particular interest lies in regions facing similar threats from low-cost loitering munitions.
Earlier, Defense Express reported that Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces shot down a russian Shahed drone from a maritime platform for the first time in history.
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