'From the inventors of origami': Japan joins Australia in building cardboard drones designed for one-way…
- Cardboard drones reduce production costs compared to traditional military platforms
- Flat-packed design enables rapid transport and large-scale deployment
- Assembly requires minimal training and only a few minutes per unit
Japan has begun deploying expendable cardboard drones developed by a domestic manufacturer, AirKamuy, marking a major shift toward low-cost autonomous warfare.
The drone, known as the AirKamuy 150, is a lightweight fixed-wing platform built primarily from corrugated cardboard with a water-resistant coating.
Each unit costs roughly $2,000 to $2,500, which is dramatically cheaper than conventional military drones.
What makes cardboard drones effective for swarm warfare
The AirKamuy 150 can travel roughly 50 miles or stay airborne for about 80 minutes using an electric propulsion system.
It can carry payloads weighing up to three pounds, including reconnaissance equipment or small munitions for one-way attack missions.
The drones are shipped flat-packed, allowing roughly 500 units to fit inside a single standard shipping container.
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