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Korean Air has made a strategic equity investment in Pablo Air, a Korean drone technology firm, to enhance its capabilities in the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. The airline aims to integrate Pablo Air's technologies, including autonomous flight algorithms and UAV development capabilities, into its large-scale drone systems.

This investment supports Korean Air's long-term vision to strengthen defense and aerospace sectors. The company operates a UAV division and has developed platforms for the Korean military and local governments.

Pablo Air is recognized for its expertise in swarm artificial intelligence, having achieved Level 4 in Korea's swarm coordination framework. The partnership will focus on joint R&D in swarm flight technologies and exploring new UAV business models.