Foundation: 2017
Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
CEO: Keisuke Toji
Executive Summary: Aeronext is a Japanese startup focused on research and development of structural design technology for industrial drones, including advanced altitude controls and center-of-gravity control. The company’s history dates back to before its official founding to August 2011, when the current chief technology officer, Yoichi Suzuki, was a leader in radio control aerial photography. In May 2015, the company’s predecessor gained the basic patent for 4D Gravity. Later, the subsidiary Next Delivery was established, aiming to create a drone delivery system for rural areas. The company has received a plethora of awards for its technological innovations. In 2018 alone, it received “Best of Japan Drone Award,” “Best Venture,” “Best Drone-related Technology,” and a CEATEC award. Aeronext’s annual income is currently undisclosed.
