Overview

• Toyota said it is exploring a small drone system to support vehicles on unpaved roads and trails in the United States.
• The idea was detailed in an FAA filing describing drones that provide drivers with external views when exiting would be unsafe.
• Toyota said most flights would remain close to the vehicle, with occasional above-treeline flights to capture terrain-orienting video.
• The company referenced the project in formal comments on USDOT’s August 2025 proposal to expand beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.
• A spokesperson said Toyota has no product plans to announce at this time.