SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Japanese drone maker ACSL, Inc., recently announced a partnership with distribution giant Exertis Almo to help with growing interest around ACSL’s flagship SOTEN drone.
Exertis Almo, recognized for its “expansive distribution network and value-added services,” will “play a crucial role in expanding SOTEN’s availability across North America,” according to the joint announcement.
The partnership “will leverage Exertis Almo’s expertise to provide comprehensive distribution, support, and training to a growing UAS dealer base,” the announcement says.
Why ACSL Partnered with Exertis Almo
“ACSL is deeply committed to understanding and meeting the unique needs of the U.S. drone market,” says Cynthia Huang, CEO of ACSL, Inc., in the joint announcement. “We’ve spent considerable time in the field since our initial launch into the U.S., learning from our users, and continuously improving our systems based on their feedback.
“Our partnership with Exertis Almo marks a significant step forward in bringing our advanced UAS solutions to a broader audience,” she says.
Exertis Almo is North America’s largest pro AV distributor, delivering customized business development strategies, programs and educational events. The company boasts more than 300 employees, 12 distribution facilities and 2.7 million square feet of highly-automated warehousing space.
“Collaborating with ACSL to bring the flagship SOTEN drone to our partner network is an important opportunity,” says Eric Jameson, business development manager, drone solutions, Exertis Almo, in the joint announcement. “ACSL’s NDAA/TAA-compliant drones provide versatile usage for inspection, surveying and surveillance across industries such as energy, public safety, and agriculture.
“As the leading trade-only distributor in the drone industry, Exertis Almo is committed to supporting integrators in navigating this growing market. We look forward to showcasing the SOTEN drone this spring at the Exertis Almo E4 Experience training and AV tech expos in Dallas and New Jersey,” he says.
The ACSL-Exertis Almo partnership is the first step to expanding SOTEN’s availability. The company will also begin shipping its 640 radiometric thermal camera system in the spring. More recent firmware updates also focused on improving gimbal stability and video quality by optimizing motion-sensing algorithms, strengthening gimbal motor compensation, and improving the electronic image stabilization.
The result is smoother live video from the aircraft and recorded footage. ACSL plans additional product and feature updates throughout the rest of 2025.
