American drone manufacturer Kaizen Aerospace has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the State Scientific-Design Institute “Oʻzdavyerloyiha” to explore the development and implementation of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies in Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector.
A statement released by the company outlines that the memorandum outlines a framework for collaboration focused on modernizing agricultural practices through drone-based solutions.
It was signed by Alisher Shukurov, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, who is on a working visit to the United States and has engaged in meetings with relevant organisations, ministries, and agencies to promote the broader adoption of innovative technologies in the agricultural sector.
The talks with Kaizen were held with company CEO Ziv Marom and focused on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture, the introduction of modern agrotechnologies, and the implementation of joint projects.
Areas of cooperation will include professional training programs, joint scientific research, methodology development, and the establishment of infrastructure to support UAV deployment.
As part of the framework, the parties also intend to explore:
- Establishing a UAV training and professional development centre
- Conducting online and in-person seminars and knowledge exchange programs
- Creating a technical maintenance and service centre for UAVs
- Developing methodologies for effective drone usage in agriculture
- Evaluating the potential use of drones across up to 300,000 hectares of intensively cultivated cotton fields
· The Uzbek partners would be responsible for providing local servicing infrastructure and agricultural inputs, while Kaizen Aerospace would contribute drone technology expertise and operational know-how.
The Memorandum of Cooperation is non-binding and serves as a foundation for further discussions and potential definitive agreements. It does not create financial commitments or legally binding obligations between the parties.
The parties did concur that the memorandum reflects a shared interest in leveraging advanced aerial technologies to support agricultural efficiency, productivity, and sustainable development initiatives in Uzbekistan.
The agreement provides for the creation of a joint venture, the phased expansion of pilot projects, the establishment of a Drone Academy, and the study of opportunities for assembly and local production of drones in the future.
The parties agreed on a phased approach to cooperation, including the development of a business model, financial mechanisms, and a practical action plan.