Mercury Makes Strategic Investment in Bentuon to Jointly Develop AI-Based Drone Operation Solutions

Mercury, a company specializing in information and communication equipment, has signed a strategic investment agreement with Bentuon, a drone specialist, to expand its drone business by integrating communication and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

On July 13, Mercury announced that it had entered into an investment agreement with Bentuon Co., Ltd. The two companies previously signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore collaborative opportunities in the drone sector, and this investment further strengthens their strategic partnership.

The two companies plan to jointly pursue drone operation solutions and related service businesses by combining Mercury’s expertise in information and communication, software, and system integration (SI) with Bentuon’s drone airframe technology.

With this agreement, Mercury will begin developing intelligent drone operation solutions that apply AI and security software technologies to drone operation systems. Additionally, leveraging the system integration and security solutions accumulated through its defense SI business, Mercury aims to gradually expand its drone solution business in both civilian and defense sectors.

A company representative stated, “This investment is an important milestone in expanding Mercury’s capabilities in information and communication and system integration into the drone industry. By merging Bentuon’s drone airframe technology with Mercury’s communication and software technologies, we will continue to discover new business opportunities.”

The representative added, “Going forward, both companies will jointly pursue drone operation solutions and related service businesses and gradually expand the scope of cooperation in line with market demand.”

Meanwhile, Mercury has built its expertise in information and communication, software, and system integration based on its information and communication equipment businesses, such as Wi-Fi APs, 5th generation (5G) routers, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. On this foundation, it is expanding new business opportunities in various convergent industries, including defense, public, and drone sectors.

This strategic investment is expected to serve as a catalyst for Mercury to launch intelligent drone solution businesses targeting both civilian and defense markets by combining its information and communication·AI technologies with Bentuon’s drone technology.

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