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Press ReleasePABLO AIR signs MOU with Hanwha General Insurance, Weflo for future UAM safety management
❚ PABLO AIR, expectation for competitive and reliable UAM operations ❚ Application of aircraft safety diagnosis system and insurance model application prior to UAM commercializationPABLO AIR (CEO Young-joon Kim) signed a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Future UAM (Urban Air Mobility) Insurance with Hanwha Insurance Co., Ltd. and weflo at Hanwha Insurance's headquarters on the 18th. PABLO AIR, a leader in the Korean drone industry, conducting drone art shows and logistics delivery demonstrations with swarm technology for simultaneous operation of numerous drones, signed the MOU smoothly as its drone stability was secured above the standard.▲ PABLO AIR will diagnose stability by applying weflo's drone diagnostic care service (joint-developed with PABLO AIR) and operate the aircraft ▲ Hanwha Insurance will present and apply an insurance model that reinforces detailed terms and conditions at reasonable prices. If drone insurance products that are systematically insufficient are carefully organized along with safety verification, it is expected to contribute to the development of liability insurance for each sector of UAM industry, which is an essential product for commercialization of urban air mobility (UAM)."We carried forward this agreement to establish preemptive infrastructure for future UAM and overhaul related insurance systems,“ PABLO AIR Chief Operating Officer Jung Deok-woo said. ”PABLO AIR will make various efforts to prepare for competitive UAM operations based on stability in the era of UAM commercialization."Meanwhile, PABLO AIR is promoting collaboration with various companies to actively participate in the development of the UAM ecosystem. In November, PABLO AIR succeeded in integration of Unmanned Traffic Management system (UTM), a flight control platform independently developed by PABLO AIR, with the Air Traffic Management system (ATM) of Incheon International Airport and also a UAM (Air Taxi) for the first time in the world with PABLO AIR Mobility Network (PAMNet). In April this year, PAMNet was selected as a finalist at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XCELLENCE Awards (Enterprise category). The final award announcement will be made at the "AUVSIXPONENTIAL 2022" in Florida on the 27th.
22.04.22 -
Press ReleaseSafe urban flight route development by PABLO AIR
❚ 2022 K-Drone System demonstration support project selection❚ 8 month UTM implementation project with LX Corporation·GEO&PABLO AIR (CEO Kim Young-joon) was selected as a demonstrator of the "urban flight route development" along with LX Korea Land Information Corporation (LX Corporation) and GEO& in the 2022 K-drone system demonstration support project contest organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT).MOLIT’s K-drone system is Korea's UTM (UAS Traffic Management), which supports drone flight monitoring and collision prevention, safe flight of drones, and identification of legal drone flights, and is a key base technology in the era of drone delivery and drone taxis. PABLO AIR will form a consortium with LX Corporation and GEO& to lead the commercialization of next-generation drone services and conduct demonstration of the K-drone system's urban flight route development for eight months from April to November with the support of MOLIT. ▲ PABLO AIR will develop safe flight routes for delivery, ▲ LX Corporation will verify safe flight routes for filming and, ▲ GEO& will demonstrate drone traffic management functions, respectively. The plan is to utilize the data accumulated by the K-drone system demonstration so that safe flight routes can be used in the public and private sectors in the future. PABLO AIR will secure objective data to discover safe drone delivery routes, said Kim Jung-hyun, Chief Strategy Officer of PABLO AIR. "We expect this demonstration to accelerate the commercialization of drone logistics delivery and contribute to the development of related industries." Meanwhile, PABLO AIR was selected as a demonstrator for drone logistics delivery for Drone Regulatory Sandbox project by MOLIT in March this year, and will conduct drone logistics delivery in Incheon as an alternative to rapid logistics delivery and carbon reduction. It also established a U.S. branch in Arizona in June last year to expand its global market. Through an agreement with the New York Aerospace Exploration Agency (NUAIR), it will carry out a drone delivery demonstration project in New York, the U.S., with its own Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
22.04.14 -
Press ReleasePABLO AIR Co., Ltd. announced as finalist for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards
PABLO AIR has been named as a finalist in the Enterprise of the XCELLENCE Awards by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI). PABLO AIR was selected from a pool of accomplished applicants as one of several finalists. Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at AUVSI XPONENTIAL on April 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.PABLO AIR was nominated for the second consecutive year following last year's runner-up at the XCELLENCE Awards. PABLO AIR's Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solution, which entered the final round of the AUVSI Awards this year, is a technology that solves the distinction and allocation of NAS (National Airspace System) between drones and manned aircraft, which are the most discussed in the planning stage of drone delivery and UAM. “During AUVSI’s 50th anniversary year, we are celebrating the accomplishments of the uncrewed systems industry within the last half-century, reflecting on lessons learned, and looking ahead to our vision for the future,” said Brian Wynne, President and CEO of AUVSI. “The 2022 XCELLENCE award finalists represent some of the leading innovations and organizations that will help us reach our shared vision of assured autonomy.”Awards ceremony to be held at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 in Orlando, FL. XPONENTIAL offers a broad-based and balanced educational program brimming with cutting-edge content and inspirational insights, ranging from policy implications and technical challenges to use cases and best practices across vertical markets and everything in between. The AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards honor innovators in the uncrewed systems industry, including individuals and organizations, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing autonomy, leading and promoting safe adoption of uncrewed systems, and developing programs that use these technologies to save lives and improve society."Following last year’s runner-up in operation category, PABLO AIR’s next vision, UAM solution, is proving its competitiveness internationally." said Chanjoo Lee, C.O.O of the U.S. branch. “We look forward to delivering good news in recognition of PABLO AIR’s platform technology in Florida, where the final Round will be held.” he said.ABOUT AUVSIThe Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics — represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government, and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. XPONENTIALAUVSI XPONENTIAL is the largest, most significant event for the uncrewed systems industry. The 2022 exhibit hall will showcase hundreds of cutting-edge companies from around the world and the conference will feature educational programming by uncrewed systems experts, providing information about the future of policy, technology and business solutions and trending topics.
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Press ReleaseNUAIR and PBLO AIR to collaborate on drone delivery solutions
[Picture] Kim Young-Joon CEO of PABLO AIR(right) and Ken Stewart of NUAIR(left) [Picture] The picture of PABLO AIR(right) and NUAIR(left) PABLO AIR, South Korea-based drone service provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) to develop regulatory compliant commercial drone solutions in the United States. Prior to the upcoming New York long-distance delivery demonstration project this year, the agreement intends to preemptively build a business model suitable for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, a crucial area for entering the U.S. business and well known for its high hurdles.Through this agreement, PABLO AIR will join the international alliance of the unmanned aerial system (UAS) and advanced air mobility industry project led by NUAIR and continue collaboration with NUAIR to acquire permission for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights within 50 miles of New York State. In addition, NUAIR will support PABLO AIR with various information and advice regarding the development of UAS R&D, system integration, and business expansion in the United States.NUAIR mentioned that PABLO AIR's system provides integrated unmanned aerial solutions for multiple UAS use-cases, including logistics delivery, linear inspection, and public service; therefore, the collaboration will further strengthen the local ecosystem of New York State and contribute to the establishment of a scalable and economically viable UAV operating system.“PABLO AIR has a great track record of successful drone operations at airports and conducting maritime deliveries in and around South Korea and I look forward to helping them expand their operations in the U.S.,” said NUAIR CEO Ken Stewart. “This cross-country collaboration to safely integrated unmanned aircraft into the national airspace will help unlock the true potential of commercial drone operations.”"This MOU, held at NUAIR headquarters in Syracuse, New York, is the first local collaboration since securing exclusive rights to the New York drone delivery Proof of Concept (PoC) last year, discussing various collaboration measures necessary to expand business and R&D in the United States. We hope to introduce PABLO AIR's drone ground control system and drone delivery platform in the U.S. as soon as possible for the first time as a Korean company " said, PABLO AIR CEO Kim Young-Joon.*ABOUTNUAIRNUAIR (Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc.) is a New York-based nonprofit with a mission to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace, enabling scalable, economically viable commercial drone operations. NUAIR manages operations of the FAA-designated New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport, Rome, NY on behalf of Oneida County and is responsible for the advancement of New York’s 50-mile UAS Corridor between Rome and Syracuse, NY.
22.01.20 -
Press ReleasePABLO AIR to unveil world's first ATM-UTM-integrated flight
[picture] PABLO AIR unveils world’s first ATM-UTM-integrated flightA drone logistics company PABLO AIR, a member of Born2Global Centre, successfully demonstrated 75km maritime flight by integrating Ground Control System (GCS) as well as the unmanned traffic management (UTM) and the Air Traffic Management (ATM) at the K-UAM Confex demonstration event held at Incheon International Airport and Yeongjong Paradise City Hotel on the 16th. PABLO AIR is also cooperating with Incheon International Airport Corporation through the K-drone system demonstration project of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport.On this day, PABLO AIR's drone took off from Songdo, Incheon, circled Jawoldo Island, about 30km away, flying 75km round trip to return in the opening ceremony. The drone entered the sea, transmitted and received over RF modem and LTE communication. It remained stable in connection with the control system during flight using its triple communication technology, including satellite communication, even in maritime and island areas outside LTE coverage. PABLO AIR's PAMNet also was involved in the integration of Incheon International Airport Corporation's monitoring system ARTS and K-drone system's UTM to monitor the pilot flight of UAM aircraft (Germany) held at the same time. The single-seater drone taxi (500kg in weight), was equipped with a UTM and flew in the sky for about 10 minutes. It proved PAMNet's practical capability of monitoring UAM aircraft and drones, even compatibility with the manned aircraft ATM monitoring system. This PABLO AIR's technology guarantees safe flight of various civilian aircrafts such as manned helicopters flying at low altitude through integration with the Aviation Information Service (AIS) and is also laying the foundation for collaboration with maritime and ground mobility through integration with Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). Furthermore, it is expected to contribute to safe military operations by sharing related data with the Central Air Defense Control Center (MCRC) PAMNet is a real-time control system without location and time limitations in unmanned mobility operations of drones, ground robots, and cars. It has already been recognized for its innovativeness by winning the AUVSI (The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International) XCELLENCE Award 2021. The K-UAM Confex is hosted by Incheon City and co-hosted by the Incheon Tourism Organization, Incheon International Airport Corporation, Incheon Industry-Academic Convergence Institute, and the Korea Automobile Research Association. It is scheduled for two days from the 16th to the 17th, providing venues for about 100 companies leading the UAM industry to operate booths for global and corporate cooperations for the urban transportation revolution and urban air transportation. Meanwhile, CEO Kim Young-Joon said, "75km flight success and integration of GCS and UTM shows that it could integrate with the UAM traffic management system (UATM), which will soon be revealed. He also said, "We have taken another step toward commercialization of delivery using unmanned mobility and innovation of integrated control systems."
21.11.23 -
Press ReleasePABLO AIR forges partnership with Malaysian public institution
[picture] PABLO AIR recently signed an IBN partnership contract with Malaysia’s National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) for a drone delivery project.PABLO AIR, a company specializing in drone logistics solutions and services and a member of Born2Global Centre, is making steady steps forward into the Southeast Asia’s drone delivery market. PABLO AIR recently signed an IBN partnership contract with Malaysia’s National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) for a drone delivery project, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion of its international business. Through the new partnership, PABLO AIR will be exploring the long-term feasibility of drone delivery services, with the greater goal of establishing a strong base in the Southeast Asian market. The contract signing comes on the heels of the company’s recent successes in the United States, where PABLO AIR is a confirmed participant (along with EVA, an American drone station developer) of an empirical drone delivery project scheduled to be conducted in New York in April 2022.Under the newly signed contract, PABLO AIR will be cooperating with the NTIS for an empirical drone delivery service, based on the technological and marketing strengths of both organizations, and for the conducting of a trial delivery service. As part of the cooperative efforts stipulated by the contract, PABLO AIR will also be actively engaged in: software and hardware development; technology/technology onboarding; integration of everyday operational technologies; cutting-edge drone technologies; product assessment/customized business solutions; identification of target consumers and customer access; and expos, trade shows, and other product showcases. Through these and other activities, PABLO AIR is expected to lay the foundations needed to establish its own drone delivery services in Malaysia. The NTIS is a Malaysian government-affiliated institution that provides state funding to newly-established, high-tech companies for companies to test their products, services, business models, and delivery mechanisms in actual, real-life environments. The NTIS also provides support for the development of innovative solutions in all business stages, including R&D and preparation for product commercialization. Other partner companies of the NTIS include DHL, UNDP, GRAB, Microsoft, and Air Asia. PABLO AIR’s independently-developed PAMNet (Pablo Air Mobility Network) is an integrated mobility system for the remote, real-time control and operation of unmanned mobility devices, such as drones, unmanned terrestrial robots, self-driving cars, and self-driving trucks. Currently, PABLO AIR is working to apply PAMNet technologies to other business areas, expanding outward from the field of distribution delivery services. The company hopes to develop a system for the surveillance/prevention of forest disasters, such as forest fires, landslides, and damage caused by pests. It is also seeking to develop its cluster flight technology-based software and hardware and host more drone shows. PABLO AIR CEO Kim Young-joon said, “Our new partnership with the NTIS is itself evidence that PABLO AIR’s technologies meet and surpass international standards. We will be using Malaysia as the starting point for a Southeast Asia-wide drone delivery service.” In September 2021, PABLO AIR was officially recognized overseas for its technological prowess and was named a finalist in the XCELLENCE in Operations category at the American AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards. The company also recently signed an MOU with 7-Eleven for the realization of “equal delivery services,” which involves using drones to deliver convenience store items to customers living in areas that are not easily accessible by human delivery personnel.*ABOUTBorn2GlobalBorn2Global Centre (www.born2global.com ) is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since its inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for a successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and connected with the global market.
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Press ReleasePABLO AIR - Seven Eleven prepares drone delivery service
[picture] Seven Eleven CEO Choi Kyung-ho, (left) poses with Kim Young-joon, CEO of Pablo Air at the convenience store chain‘s headquarters in Seoul, on Wednesday. (Seven Eleven)Convenience store chain Seven Eleven has partnered with a local mobility software startup to use drones for product delivery, the company announced Wednesday.According to Seven Eleven, it will develop systems and infrastructure for delivery drones with Pablo Air, with plans to launch a pilot run later this year.The firm will open a new location outside of the greater Seoul area, possibly in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, which will act as a base for the drone’s first test flight.The new store will have a drone station designed by BMW America and developed by Eva, a New York-based drone infrastructure developer. Delivery service will be limited to residents and travelers near the new store.“We hope Wednesday’s partnership agreement can help us build drone delivery infrastructure across the country and reduce delivery dead-zones in isolated regions,” said Seven Eleven CEO Choi Kyung-ho.As more people prefer to have their food and necessities delivered to their door, retailers are turning to drones as a next-generation delivery vehicle.Last month, Domino’s Pizza Korea started delivering pizza with drones in Sejong City. The pizza chain is also reviewing plans to offer drone delivery services at Han River Park in Seoul next year.
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Press ReleasePABLO AIR's PAMNet, the unmanned mobility system, wins second place at the AUVIS XCELLENCE Awards
[picture] Second Place Winner at the AUVSI XCELLENCE AwardsPABLO AIR, a company specializing in drone logistics solutions and services and a member of Born2Global Centre, won second place in the XCELLENCE in Operations category at the AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards hosted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI). PABLO AIR was recognized for its newest creation, PAMNet (PABLO AIR Mobility Network), a system that allows for the real-time control of unmanned mobility devices. The PAMNet software is used to integrate, control, and operate unmanned mobility systems and devices, including drones, unmanned robots, unmanned vehicles, and unmanned trucks. PAMNet is recognized in the industry as a solution that can speed up the commercialization of unmanned mobility delivery/distribution solutions by optimizing the operational environment and accessibility of unmanned systems. Former winners of the AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards include; UPS (Operations), for its drone delivery system and Airbus (Software); and NASA (Detect & Avoid Solutions), which won second place.AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne congratulated all businesses that achieved remarkable growth over the past year. They congratulated PABLO AIR, in particular, saying, “PABLO AIR supports the integration of unmanned systems in a safe, responsible, and sustainable manner. As a pioneer of the industry, PABLO AIR is expected to achieve even greater growth in the future.”Upon receiving the award, PABLO AIR CEO Kim Young-joon commented, “It is an honor to earn international recognition for PABLO AIR’s innovative technology in the unmanned air mobility industry, which is achieving dramatic growth.” He added, “Through PAMNet, PABLO AIR will usher in a new era of safe and convenient unmanned mobility. We are also committed to growing as a socially responsible company and will expand our activities into other areas such as environmental protection.”In 2020, for the first time in Korea, PABLO AIR produced a long-distance maritime delivery using two drones over a distance of 80.6 km (50.1 mile). PABLO AIR focuses primarily on the development of swarm flight technology-based software and hardware, and related fields that utilize drones, such as the disaster detection field. PABLO AIR succeeded in July in attracting investment of KRW 8.5 billion (USD 8 million) for the pre-Series B round, bringing total investment in the venture to KRW 11.5 billion (USD 10 million).*ABOUTBorn2Global Centre Born2Global Centre is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since its inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for a successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and connected with the global market.
21.09.27 -
Press ReleasePABLO AIR to launch New York drone delivery PoC with EVA
PABLO AIR, a company specializing in drone logistics solutions and delivery services and a member of Born2Global Centre, will take part in the development of a drone delivery service for use in the United States. As a member of a consortium led by EVA, PABLO AIR will begin its participation in an empirical project on drone delivery in New York from April, 2022. The corridor is developed by Griffiss International Airport (GIA), Thales, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) who are in the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) Alliance. NUAIR Alliance, a nonprofit organization based in New York, supports a project that advances the UAS and AAM industries including standard development, product testing, drone integration, and real-life use-case scenarios. This venture is especially important for PABLO AIR because it essentially grants the company exclusive drone operation rights in this project. [Picture] MOU signing between PABLO AIR and EVAThe project will be conducted in two New York locations: GIA, in Oneida County near Rome, and in Syracuse. The project will test the safety with which cargo can be delivered via drone to its destination; PABLO AIR will load objects onto a drone to be delivered from GIA to a station in Syracuse, a distance of approximately 50 miles.Since establishing its US branch in June, PABLO AIR has engaged in diverse R&D endeavors in Arizona and New York. The company is currently conducting a joint R&D project with EVA, a multi-purpose unmanned station manufacturer whose CEO is a former Director Business and Organization Development of Japan and Asia in Tesla; this will strengthen EVA's existing unmanned distribution system solution for unmanned mobility delivery stations. A designer affiliated with BMW America will assist in the station's design.PABLO AIR's goal is to innovate the distribution industry by providing unmanned integrated distribution systems, in which the drone is the first step. To enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the unmanned delivery system, the company has developed PAMNet, software that operates and controls an integrated version of unmanned land, air and marine mobility systems. PAMNet is recognized in the industry as a solution that can speed up the commercialization of unmanned mobility delivery/distribution solutions by optimizing the operational environment and accessibility of unmanned systems.Kim Young-Joon, CEO of PABLO AIR, said, "This project is important as an opportunity for a Korean startup to showcase its aviation technologies in New York. We believe that the project is a turning point for PABLO AIR and will act as a stepping stone for our entrance into the American market. Moving forward, PABLO AIR will more actively strive to enter the global market with a sense of mission to benefit humankind through our technologies and services." *ABOUTPABLO AIREstablished in 2018, PABLO AIR succeeded in July in attracting investment of KRW 8.5 billion (USD 8 million) for the pre-Series B round, bringing total investment in the venture to KRW 11.5 billion (USD 10 million). In 2020, for the first time in Korea, the company produced a long-distance maritime delivery using two drones over a distance of 80.6 km (50.1 mile). In 2019, the company organized a drone art show using 100 drones for the first time in Korea, followed by performing approximately 30 times of drone art exhibition using more than 300 drones and fireworks.Born2Global CentreBorn2Global Centre is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since its inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for a successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and connected with the global market.
21.09.03 -
Press ReleasePABLO AIR expands U.S. drone delivery business
[Picture] PABLO AIR and NGL Transportation MOU Signing CeremonyPABLO AIR, a company specializing in drone logistics solutions and delivery services and a member of Born2Gloval Centre, has collaborated with local American companies to expand its business in drone delivery in the United States. PABLO AIR has recently signed an MOU for strategic business alliance with local companies in Arizona. PABLO AIR intends this MOU to advance its proprietary unmanned drone delivery system platform into the US market. PABLO AIR established its subsidiary after an invitation by the city office of Phoenix, Arizona in June, and is concentrating on securing partners for the local commercialization of its unmanned delivery operation. The MOU includes three companies: NGL Transportation, an American logistics company whose customers include Walmart and Amazon; Delivery-EZ, a developer of unmanned home-delivery box systems; and Aerospace Arizona Association. NGL Transportation, with its nationwide logistics network and fleet of over 250 trucks, is planning collaboration with PABLO AIR for drone related services on the first mile delivery. Delivery-EZ, is collaborating with PABLO AIR in developing an unmanned delivery station optimized for drones and an affordable mailbox. Aerospace Arizona Association will provide PABLO AIR with a local test bed and institutional support, including information on FAA flight regulations. PABLO AIR has demonstrated its more differentiated competitiveness by successfully developing PAMNet, a smart mobility integrated logistics and delivery solution. PAMNet software controls unmanned mobility in drones, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned trucks in real time. It will be used in future unmanned delivery and logistics systems.Kim Young-Joon, CEO of PABLO AIR, said, “We plan to demonstrate PABLO AIR’s unique technology in the global market by implementing practical commercialization along with demonstration of delivery in the United States, for the first time as a Korean drone startup.” He added, “Afterwards, through continuous development, we will resolve difficulties related to long-distance delivery and the accessibility of existing delivery systems in logistics by raising the efficiency of various mobility vehicles, such as self-driving trucks and unmanned ground robots as well as delivery drones.”*AboutBorn2Global CentreBorn2Global Centre is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since its inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for a successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and connected with the global market.
21.08.04 -
Press ReleasePABLO AIR, a drone delivery startup based in South Korea, raises $8 million in pre-series B funding
[picture] Kim Young-jun PABLO AIR Co.,Ltd. CEOPABLO AIR, the South Korean-based drone delivery startup has announced that it has raised $8 million in Pre-Series B funding. The company will utilize the money to fund its global expansion plans.“We are happy to announce that we have raised $8 million from our investors in Pre-Series B Funding,” says the spokesperson for PABLO AIR. “We have drawn up major expansion plans to establish a global presence for our brand. The money from this funding will be utilized to fund our expansion plans and give shape to our growth plans.”According to the company, KTB Network, Be High Investment, Shinhan Venture Investment, BNK Ventures, and Lotte Ventures were the investors who financed a total of 8 million dollars for the pre-Series B round.Earlier, PABLO AIR had attracted 1.8 million dollars in Series A investment from KTB Network in 2020. The company had also successfully attracted additional investment in the pre-Series B within a year.KTB Network had made follow-up investments after the Series A round. PABLO AIR has now secured investment funds worth 11 million dollars.With the “First Penguin Business” by Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT), PABLO AIR reached 12.5 million dollars for the total accumulated funds.PABLO AIR exhibited its expertise in drone capabilities for the first time in South Korea in March 2019 when they organized an art show involving 100 drones. They have conducted more than 30 such performances since then. It included a drone art show held in June 2020, complete with art and flames, and involved more than 300 drones.PABLO AIR successfully completed Simultaneous Long Distance Delivery with two drones for 80.6 km, which is the longest distance record the first time with drone in Korea in November 2020. The company is developing an advanced ground control station to solve the ‘last mile problem’ using drones. PABLO AIR is also developing a drone system optimized for delivery and is working on preparing a solution for delivery service in the sky.PABLO AIR participated in the “K-Drone System Demonstration Support Project” after the consortium was signed recently with Incheon International Airport Corporation. It has carried out many other projects to commercialize drone delivery.PABLO AIR is also working on one of its core technologies. “PAMNet”, or “Pablo Air Mobility Network”. It is a remote-control system for multi-modal mobility and will enable real-time control of all mobility such as drones, autonomous vehicles, and trucks that will work without human intervention. People will be able to operate unmanned vehicles and monitor or control using “PAMNet” in real-time from anywhere.The technology can be used to communicate with government agencies in charge of creating new routes in the sky and airspace control on “PAMNet”. They have plans to commercialize the service through PoC or Proof of Concept.In May, the PAMNet system was nominated for the AUVSI XCELLENCE Award, the world’s most prestigious unmanned system-related award.In June, PABLO AIR established PABLO AIR International, INC., an American corporation. They are currently in discussions with global players such as DHL and UPS to launch various services using drones in the U.S. and Southeast Asia, especially for medical, food, and marine products.Kim Young-Joon, CEO of PABLO AIR, said “Apart from the Series B investment, we are planning to implement a faster and more convenient drone delivery service with drone logistics hubs that will be built up both nationally and abroad. We believe we can introduce a SaaS service that combines autonomous cooperation technology for drone systems and flight control technology suitable for drone delivery with achieving advanced levels of autonomous driving and using collaborative delivery robots so that we can provide a more efficient delivery service to our customers and consumers who have last-mile problems. We will keep challenging ourselves, expanding our business into the global market, and doing our best to become the best partner to help logistics companies grow further.”
21.07.21 -
Press ReleasePABLO AIR Co., Ltd. announced as finalist for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards
[picture] Second Place Winner at the AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards❚ Awards ceremony to be held at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 in AtlantaARLINGTON, Va. — PABLO AIR Co., Ltd has been named as a finalist in the Enterprise Solution Deployment and Service Provider of the XCELLENCE Awards by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI), the most distinguished association for unmanned systems and robotics industry.AUVSI XPONENTIAL Awards honor innovators with a demonstrated commitment to advancing autonomy, leading and promoting safe adoption of unmanned systems, and developing programs that use these technologies to save lives and improve the human condition.PABLO AIR Co., Ltd was selected as one of hundreds of applicants with PAMNet (Pablo Air Mobility Network), Ground Control Systems that control different types of unmanned mobilities from a different location in real time. Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at AUVSI XPONENTIAL on August 16-19 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta.AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 will showcase hundreds of cutting-edge companies from around the world and the conference will feature educational programming by unmanned systems experts, providing information about the future of policy, technology and business solutions and trending topics. The fact that Zipline, an American medical product delivery service supplier, valued more than 3 billion dollars won this award in 2019 indicates that PABLO AIR has a promising future. “During the last year, the unmanned systems industry rose to meet urgent new challenges posed by the pandemic. It is inspiring to see organizations and companies that led this charge among the XCELLENCE Awards finalists,” said Brian Wynne, President and CEO of AUVSI. “As unmanned systems become increasingly integrated within our society, AUVSI is pleased to recognize this distinguished group for their innovative work that will accelerate our industry forward toward assured autonomy.”PAMNet (Pablo Air Mobility Network) is a heterogeneous mobility overlay network platform implementing ‘MaaS’ (Mobility as a Service) by operating, managing and controlling the numerous heterogeneous mobility. This platform is expected to be applied to logistics, PAV, and Smart City solutions.To expand target markets beyond Korea to global market, PABLO AIR is establishing regional HQs in USA and Malaysia. In USA, they are receiving supports from Phoenix city government in Arizona state. In Malaysia, they were invited for MaGIC, global startup accelerator government program, to actively penetrate the Southeast Asian market.PABLO AIR, a drone startup in South Korea, was established in 2018 with a vision of drone for people. They are launching service solution to practically apply to a different solution for industries and people’s daily lives.PABLO AIR is actively involved in ESG businesses to reduce CO2 emission with drone delivery service. To enrich the global community, they are launching drone delivery service for COVID-19 test kits and vaccines, putting their efforts on eliminating limited medical access areas.*AboutAUVSIThe Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)—the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics—represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. XPONENTIAL AUVSI XPONENTIAL is the largest, most significant event for the unmanned systems industry. The 2021 exhibit hall will showcase hundreds of cutting-edge companies from around the world and the conference will feature educational programming by unmanned systems experts, providing information about the future of policy, technology and business solutions and trending topics.
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