Drone wars put Japan’s Kawasaki Motors, Subaru in spotlight

Drone wars put Japan's Kawasaki Motors, Subaru in spotlight Drone wars put Japan's Kawasaki Motors, Subaru in spotlight

CHIBA, Japan — In the DSEI Japan defense equipment show last month, motorcycle maker Kawasaki Motors and carmaker Subaru occupied prominent positions near the entrance, showcasing their key exhibits: drones.

Kawasaki, in collaboration with French startup VoltAero, is developing twin- and single-engine drones that can fly up to 2,700 kilometers at speeds of up to 600 kilometers per hour with a maximum payload of 500 kilograms.