Aeronext Unveils New Logistics Drone “PD4B-M-AN” Equipped with 4D GRAVITY®　～First licensed model developed under technology licensing agreement with PRODRONE～

Aeronext Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & Group CEO: Keisuke Toji; hereinafter “Aeronext”) announced its newly developed logistics drone “PD4B-M-AN” (hereinafter “the Aircraft”) featuring Aeronext’s proprietary airframe structural design technology, 4D GRAVITY®*1, at the 4th Drone Summit held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, from September 24 (Wed.) to 25 (Thu.), 2025.
This is the first aircraft jointly developed with PRODRONE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Nagoya, Aichi; President & CEO: Shunsuke Toya; hereinafter “PRODRONE”), with whom Aeronext concluded a 4D GRAVITY® technology license agreement in February 2024. The model is based on PRODRONE’s standard PD4B-M aircraft, equipped with a newly developed 4D GRAVITY®-enabled cargo container. Despite its compact size, it offers excellent stability, operability, and maneuverability, and is designed specifically for logistics with a waterproof airframe.
The Aircraft is scheduled for its first field flight as part of the logistics drone social implementation project within the Aichi Mobility Innovation Project “Aichi Model 2030 Connecting Sky and Roads,” commissioned to NEXT DELIVERY Inc. (Reference: Announcement by Aichi Prefecture available here.)

【Features】

■High flight performance enabled by Aeronext’s proprietary 4D GRAVITY® airframe structural design technology
■Compact, waterproof aircraft
■Capable of delivering up to 3 kg of cargo to a designated location via automated remote operation and automatically returning to base
■Drop-off delivery enabled through a top-loading, bottom-placement cargo mechanism
■Separation–connection structure ensures the cargo bay remains level even when the aircraft tilts forward

【Specifications】

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*1 Airframe structural design technology 4D GRAVITY®
Airframe structure design technology developed by Aeronext optimizes aerodynamic characteristics by equalizing motor speed regardless of attitude, condition, or movement during flight and controlling lift, drag, and fuselage center of gravity based on fuselage shape and structure to improve the basic performance of industrial drones, such as stability, efficiency, and mobility, and the transportation performance of drones dedicated to logistics. Aeronext has patented this technology and manages it as part of the 4D GRAVITY® patent portfolio. 4D GRAVITY® improves basic performance and opens up new markets and applications for industrial drones.

【About Aeronext Inc.】
Aeronext is committed to its mission of “Creating a world where richness spreads to every corner with new social infrastructure in the 100-year life era,” promoting unprecedented value creation through the utilization of low-altitude airspace.  The company offers 4D GRAVITY® technology licensing, a unique airframe structure design technology that optimizes gravity and aerodynamic characteristics to improve the basic performance of industrial drones and the transport performance of logistics drones.  They also engage in joint development and commissioned development of drone-related technologies.  Furthermore, through its strategic subsidiary NEXT DELIVERY Inc., Aeronext operates the new smart logistics SkyHub® business, which consolidates and streamlines regional logistics, and a drone operation business driven by a team with extensive know-how and achievements in Japan, utilizing cutting-edge technology and skills.  The SkyHub® business has already been implemented in multiple regions in Japan, contributing to solving regional logistics challenges.
*Company profile: https://aeronext.co.jp/company/

*Aeronext and the Aeronext logo, NEXT DELIVERY, “4D GRAVITY^®“, and “SkyHub^®” are trademarks of Aeronext Inc.
*Other company and product names mentioned in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.