Kawasaki Heavy Industries conducts a demonstration flight of the K-Racer-X2 in the mountains of Nagano prefecture on Oct. 27. (Photo by Eisaku Nitta)
EISAKU NITTA
October 28, 2025 07:09 JST
TOKYO — Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries on Monday tested an engine-powered autonomous helicopter designed to carry heavy loads in mountainous areas, taking another step in the race to fly cargo without pilots.