KOSDAQ-listed company Satoshi Holdings (formerly DeepMind Platform) announced on August 25 that it will compete for the Innovation Award at CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, to be held in Las Vegas, USA, in January next year, with its next-generation quantum-secure drone platform, ARGUS-Q™.
A company representative stated, “This entry goes beyond a simple technology showcase and will serve as a turning point for a Korean company to secure technological leadership in the global defense and disaster response drone markets.”
The key differentiator of ARGUS-Q™ is its security communication based on post-quantum cryptography (PQC). All data exchanged between the drone and the control system is encrypted with a quantum-secure algorithm, fundamentally eliminating the risk of hacking or data tampering.
In particular, it is optimized for search missions in hazardous environments such as war zones, wildfires, and earthquakes, where multiple drones are deployed. Real-time video and sensor data are transmitted and stored securely, providing stability that is resistant to external attacks.
Additionally, ARGUS-Q™ goes beyond a simple control tool by applying an AI-based target detection algorithm, enabling the calculation of three-dimensional coordinates within a ±1m margin of error using only a single RGB camera and an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). This allows for precise detection without expensive LiDAR, achieving both cost reduction and weight savings.
Furthermore, by integrating a digital twin-based 3D geographic engine, operators can designate a search area with a single click, and the optimal 3D route reflecting terrain and elevation information is automatically generated. Operators can intuitively grasp complex search situations at a glance through a 3D map and real-time video mapping interface.
The company stated, “We plan to emphasize three innovation points to the CES judging panel: ▲Quantum-Safe Autonomous Swarm Control, ▲LiDAR-Free Precision Geo-Targeting, and ▲Real-Time Quantum-Protected 3D Mapping. All of these are currently patent pending.”
The company added, “These technologies have the potential to set the standard for global drone control security in the future.”
Satoshi Holdings is primarily targeting the military and disaster response markets, and in the long term, plans to expand into various industrial fields such as industrial accident prevention, smart cities, environmental surveys, and logistics infrastructure.
The industry is paying close attention to the global market impact of the ARGUS-Q™ platform. In particular, the combination of three advanced technologies-quantum security, drones, and AI-is seen as providing sufficient mid- to long-term investment momentum.
An industry insider commented, “In the United States, ZenaTech recently established a dedicated quantum computing division and is developing an AI drone platform in partnership with the Department of Defense. In India, QNu Labs has commercialized the world’s first quantum-safe drone communication platform based on NIST certification. Meanwhile, Germany’s Quantum Systems recently secured an investment of 160 million euros and is leading the European defense drone market.”
A Satoshi Holdings representative stated, “If we win the Innovation Award at CES 2026, it will serve as an opportunity to strengthen the global standing of Korea’s drone and quantum security industries. As a fully integrated platform combining quantum security, AI autonomous flight, digital twin, and 3D GIS, we will open up direct commercialization opportunities in high-value-added areas such as military, disaster response, and environmental surveys.”
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