Keypoints:
– Terra Agri and Poltek CWE collaborate to integrate drone technology into palm oil education, equipping students with practical skills for industry challenges.
– The partnership offers hands-on drone training, certifications, and career pathways through Terra Academy, supported by scholarships and real-world plantation testing.
– Demonstrations of advanced drones like the GX30 and DJI Matrice 3, inspire students with innovative plantation management solutions.
Jakarta, 23 May 2025 – Terra Agri, an agriculture business services of Terra Drone has joined forces with Politeknik Kelapa Sawit Citra Widya Edukasi (Poltek CWE), an institution dedicated to fostering specialized learning in palm oil agriculture. This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), empowers students with hands-on drone expertise, preparing them for modern challenges in the palm oil industry.
The MoU was signed by the Director of Terra Drone Indonesia, represented by Umaidi Suhari, Human Resource Business Partnership (HRBP) of Terra Agri, and Ir. ST. Nugroho Kristono, M.T, Director of Poltek CWE, with acknowledgement from Major General (Ret.) Dr. E.D. Bimo Prakoso, P.C., MPA, M.Sc, Chairman of the Foundation.
Terra Drone Indonesia’s Terra Academy, an established program, offers a Drone Pilot Certification program open to the public, including university students seeking industry-recognized credentials. Through a partnership with Poltek CWE, Terra Agri collaborates with Terra Academy to create an immersive learning experience, blending classroom theory with practical application. Terra Academy provides specialized drone pilot training and certification, equipping students with professional skills. Poltek CWE contributes its 1.3-hectare oil palm plantation, a living laboratory where students and Terra Agri conduct flight tests under conditions replicating commercial plantations. This setup enables students to operate and evaluate drones, gaining critical hands-on experience. Terra Agri further enhances this opportunity by offering three scholarships to top-performing Poltek CWE students for Terra Academy’s professional drone certifications, opening doors to internships or employment and positioning graduates as pioneers in the palm oil industry’s technological advancements.
The collaboration has already delivered impactful results, showcasing drone technology’s potential. As part of the MoU’s guest lecture series, Faaris Muhammad, Terra Agri’s GIS and Data Processing Manager, presented a compelling lecture on using GIS and drones to enhance oil palm plantation management, equipping students with practical strategies. On 14 April 2025, a demonstration of the GX30 blanket spraying drone highlighted precision in action, followed by a showcase of the advanced DJI Matrice 3 surveillance drone on 30 April 2025. Conducted on the polytechnic’s plantation, these events gave students a firsthand view of drones transforming plantation operations, sparking inspiration for their future roles in agri-tech.
Looking ahead, Terra Agri and Poltek CWE are set to expand their collaboration. Upcoming demonstrations will introduce the E16 blanket spraying drone, designed to combat bagworms, and the D16 spot spraying drone, tailored for oryctes pest control. These test flights, hosted on the polytechnic’s plantation, will further refine drone applications for industry use. Ongoing scholarship support and certified career pathways will continue to nurture talent, ensuring students lead the charge in sustainable palm oil innovation.
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About Politeknik Kelapa Sawit Citra Widya Edukasi
Politeknik Kelapa Sawit Citra Widya Edukasi (Poltek CWE) is Indonesia’s first vocational institution dedicated specifically to the palm oil industry. Established on August 3, 2006, and located in Cibitung, West Java, Poltek CWE aims to produce competent, professional graduates equipped with both technical and practical knowledge in palm oil plantation and processing. Accredited “B” by BAN-PT, the institution offers programs designed to develop globally minded professionals who are ready to compete in the regional job market. With a calm, green campus environment and well-equipped learning facilities, Poltek CWE plays a key role in advancing Indonesia’s palm oil industry through focused education and training.
For more information, please visit https://poltekcwe.ac.id/
About Terra Drone Indonesia
Terra Drone Indonesia is a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone utilization services provider for aerial survey activities in industrial applications covering mapping, modeling, inspection, and monitoring from the air. In addition, we provide training & consulting for companies that already use drones for daily operations.
For more information, please visit https://terra-drone.co.id/
About Terra Agri
Terra Agri is an agricultural service brand operating in Southeast Asia through Terra Drone Indonesia and Terra Drone Agri in Malaysia. We offer crop intelligence and plantation control systems to monitor site conditions, utilizing aerial and ground information, including topography, crop health, soil quality, rainfall, and farm operations activity. We focus on streamlining and digitizing agricultural processes, employing drone technology for efficient spraying and mapping throughout production cycles.
For more information, please visit https://terra-droneagri.com/.
About Terra Drone Corporation
Terra Drone Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a global leader in drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions. Dedicated to the mission of “Unlock ‘X’ Dimensions”, the company is committed to creating a prosperous future by “crossing” bridges—integrating diverse fields to foster innovation and find solutions. Specializing in surveying, inspections, agriculture, and UAS Traffic Management (UTM), Terra Drone serves industries such as oil and gas, construction, chemicals, energy, and agriculture.
With a portfolio of over 3,000 completed projects worldwide, Terra Drone has achieved significant milestones in the drone operations field. In July 2023, the company acquired a majority stake in Unifly, a world-leading provider of UTM platform, with deployments in over eight countries, followed by an investment in U.S.-based Aloft Technologies in February 2024, further expanding its capabilities in UTM.Terra Drone was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Stock Code: 278A) on November 29, 2024. It also secured top spot in Global Drone Service Provider Rankings for 2024.
Recognized by Drone Industry Insights as one of the top three industrial drone service providers globally for five consecutive years, Terra Drone aims to build the digital infrastructure necessary to unlock the full potential of drones and AAM solutions.
For more information, please visit http://www.terra-drone.net.
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