NEXT DELIVERY to Exhibit at 'Transport Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026'
NEXT DELIVERY Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 'Transport Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026' at Tokyo Big Sight from May 27 to 29, 2026, unveiling the new domestic logistics drone 'PD4B-M LogiAir.' The company will also present its 'SkyHub® Starter Package' for implementing drone logistics, proposing commercial models for regional logistics.
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NEXT DELIVERY Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture; Representative Director: Keisuke Toji; hereinafter "NEXT DELIVERY") will exhibit at the "Transport Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026," to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29, 2026.
At the NEXT DELIVERY booth, under the theme "Turning logistics drones into an immediately operational business," the company will unveil its latest domestic logistics drone, the "PD4B-M LogiAir," for the first time.
Additionally, based on the new smart logistics SkyHub®—which is being socially implemented across Japan—they will introduce the "SkyHub® Starter Package." This package provides comprehensive support from the feasibility study phase to the operational launch of drone logistics. Through this, they will propose sustainable regional logistics models utilizing logistics drones and specific strategies for commercialization.
## NEXT DELIVERY's SkyHub® Business
Since 2021, NEXT DELIVERY has been promoting the new smart logistics SkyHub® business, jointly developed by its parent company Aeronext Inc. and Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.
The new smart logistics SkyHub® is a new logistics infrastructure that aims to optimize overall regional logistics by connecting existing ground transportation with drone logistics, achieving the best mix of ground and air logistics infrastructure. It is currently being socially implemented in multiple regions nationwide, primarily utilizing dedicated logistics drones equipped with Aeronext's proprietary airframe structural design technology, 4D GRAVITY®.
Furthermore, for companies and municipalities looking to introduce drone logistics, they offer the "SkyHub® Starter Package," which supports the process from consideration to operational startup.
The "PD4B-M LogiAir" exhibited this time is also scheduled for gradual deployment in actual operations in the future.
## Transport Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026 Overview
- Dates: Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 on the final day)
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 3 & 4)
- Organizer: RIC TELECOM Co., Ltd., Telecommunication Editorial Department
- Official Website: https://www.truckexpo.jp/2026/
## NEXT DELIVERY Exhibition Details
- Dates: Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 on the final day)
- Booth Number: T-28
- Theme: "Turning logistics drones into an immediately operational business"
- Contents:
- Introduction of the "SkyHub® Starter Package"
- Presentation of drone delivery case studies addressing transport safety issues
- Logistics drone exhibition (Latest domestic logistics drone "PD4B-M LogiAir" and domestic dedicated logistics drone "AirTruck")
- Real-time operation experience of SkyHub®TMS
## Overview of the Latest Domestic Logistics Drone PD4B-M LogiAir
The "PD4B-M LogiAir" was jointly developed with PRODRONE Co., Ltd. (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Shunsuke Toya), which signed a 4D GRAVITY® technology license agreement in February 2024. It is the latest domestic logistics drone equipped with Aeronext's proprietary 4D GRAVITY® technology.
A newly developed cargo container equipped with 4D GRAVITY® is attached to PRODRONE's general-purpose PD4B-M airframe. The cargo is loaded from the top and placed downwards, making attachment operations easy and enabling unattended delivery. It is a dedicated logistics airframe designed for practical operations, offering high stability and mobility despite its compact size, while also being dustproof and waterproof.
## PD4B-M LogiAir Specifications
- Product Name: PD4B-M LogiAir
- Size (Unfolded): 1640mm x 1640mm
- Height: 640mm
- Airframe Weight: 11.9kg (excluding batteries)
- Battery Weight: 10.96kg (4 batteries)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 30kg
- Payload: 7.14kg
- Maximum Flight Time: 30 minutes (at takeoff weight of 26.16kg, including 3.3kg payload)
- SKU (Box Size: Outer Dimensions): Size 80 (Length 320 x Width 260 x Depth 195mm)
- Other:
- Supports remote operation via domestic GCS
- Unlimited maximum communication distance within LTE network coverage
- Dust and waterproof performance equivalent to IP55
- Recommended operating environment temperature: 0°C to +40°C
At the NEXT DELIVERY booth, under the theme "Turning logistics drones into an immediately operational business," the company will unveil its latest domestic logistics drone, the "PD4B-M LogiAir," for the first time.
Additionally, based on the new smart logistics SkyHub®—which is being socially implemented across Japan—they will introduce the "SkyHub® Starter Package." This package provides comprehensive support from the feasibility study phase to the operational launch of drone logistics. Through this, they will propose sustainable regional logistics models utilizing logistics drones and specific strategies for commercialization.
## NEXT DELIVERY's SkyHub® Business
Since 2021, NEXT DELIVERY has been promoting the new smart logistics SkyHub® business, jointly developed by its parent company Aeronext Inc. and Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.
The new smart logistics SkyHub® is a new logistics infrastructure that aims to optimize overall regional logistics by connecting existing ground transportation with drone logistics, achieving the best mix of ground and air logistics infrastructure. It is currently being socially implemented in multiple regions nationwide, primarily utilizing dedicated logistics drones equipped with Aeronext's proprietary airframe structural design technology, 4D GRAVITY®.
Furthermore, for companies and municipalities looking to introduce drone logistics, they offer the "SkyHub® Starter Package," which supports the process from consideration to operational startup.
The "PD4B-M LogiAir" exhibited this time is also scheduled for gradual deployment in actual operations in the future.
## Transport Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026 Overview
- Dates: Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 on the final day)
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 3 & 4)
- Organizer: RIC TELECOM Co., Ltd., Telecommunication Editorial Department
- Official Website: https://www.truckexpo.jp/2026/
## NEXT DELIVERY Exhibition Details
- Dates: Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 on the final day)
- Booth Number: T-28
- Theme: "Turning logistics drones into an immediately operational business"
- Contents:
- Introduction of the "SkyHub® Starter Package"
- Presentation of drone delivery case studies addressing transport safety issues
- Logistics drone exhibition (Latest domestic logistics drone "PD4B-M LogiAir" and domestic dedicated logistics drone "AirTruck")
- Real-time operation experience of SkyHub®TMS
## Overview of the Latest Domestic Logistics Drone PD4B-M LogiAir
The "PD4B-M LogiAir" was jointly developed with PRODRONE Co., Ltd. (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Shunsuke Toya), which signed a 4D GRAVITY® technology license agreement in February 2024. It is the latest domestic logistics drone equipped with Aeronext's proprietary 4D GRAVITY® technology.
A newly developed cargo container equipped with 4D GRAVITY® is attached to PRODRONE's general-purpose PD4B-M airframe. The cargo is loaded from the top and placed downwards, making attachment operations easy and enabling unattended delivery. It is a dedicated logistics airframe designed for practical operations, offering high stability and mobility despite its compact size, while also being dustproof and waterproof.
## PD4B-M LogiAir Specifications
- Product Name: PD4B-M LogiAir
- Size (Unfolded): 1640mm x 1640mm
- Height: 640mm
- Airframe Weight: 11.9kg (excluding batteries)
- Battery Weight: 10.96kg (4 batteries)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 30kg
- Payload: 7.14kg
- Maximum Flight Time: 30 minutes (at takeoff weight of 26.16kg, including 3.3kg payload)
- SKU (Box Size: Outer Dimensions): Size 80 (Length 320 x Width 260 x Depth 195mm)
- Other:
- Supports remote operation via domestic GCS
- Unlimited maximum communication distance within LTE network coverage
- Dust and waterproof performance equivalent to IP55
- Recommended operating environment temperature: 0°C to +40°C
FAQ
What are the features of PD4B-M LogiAir?
It is a new domestic logistics drone co-developed with PRODRONE, featuring 4D GRAVITY® technology. It offers a 30kg max takeoff weight and 7.14kg payload, equipped with a newly developed container for unattended delivery.
What is the SkyHub® initiative?
It is an infrastructure project aiming to optimize regional logistics by integrating existing ground transportation with drone logistics.
When and where is the exhibition?
The Transport Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026 will be held from May 27 to 29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 3 & 4).