ideaForge collaborates with DMP develop next-gen AI-powered drones

ideaForge Technology has signed an initial agreement with Japan-based Digital Media Professionals (DMP) to develop next-generation AI-powered drones integrated with DMP’s Di1 technology.

This collaboration will help ideaForge to expand its access to Japanese market.

Under this partnership, ideaForge will integrate Di1 capabilities into its unmanned aerial vehicle platforms to enable new features. On the other hand, DMP will be oversee the go to market strategy for the company in Japan, enabling demonstrations, customer outreach, distribution, training, and after sales support.

By 2030, it is expected that the global drone market is expected to reach USD 127.6 billion from USD 54.9 billion in 2024. Japan’s drone market is projected to grow from USD 2 billion in 2025 to USD 5.1 billion by 2034.

To enable this growth , ideaForge said Edge AI is critical for drone-based autonomous solutions in defence, security and industrial applications.

The DMP's Di1 AI technology works in tandem with ideaForge's rugged, secure, autonomous, and resilient field-proven VTOL drones to perform robust autonomous flight in severe environments and complex terrains, it said.

ideaForge's vision is to build next-generation intelligent unmanned aircraft systems by seamlessly integrating advanced design, engineering, manufacturing capabilities, and AI technologies, said Ankit Mehta, CEO and Co-founder, ideaForge Technology Ltd.

The partnership will allow ideaForge to leverage DMP’s strong local presence and market understanding to accelerate global expansion, while delivering more efficient, reliable, and sustainable drone solutions with real-time decision-making and extended endurance.

ideaForge already has a presence in the US through its joint venture, First Forge Technology, which focuses on manufacturing and distribution.

"This memorandum of understanding accelerates Di1's accelerated deployment while enabling DMP to bring ideaForge's rugged, high-endurance, and resilient drones to Japan's defence, security, and industrial markets" said Tatsuo Yamamoto, Chairman, President & CEO, Digital Media Professionals.

The two partners will work together to create physical AI-powered solutions that change the way drones operate in terms of safety, accuracy, and independence, he said.