JUIDA NEWSLETTER 27th September, 2024

  • October 10, 2024
TOP NEWS

 

DeepForest Technologies: Launched the Japan Drone Forest Measurement Platform

DeepForest Technologies announced on August 5, 2024, the launch of the “Japan Drone Forest Measurement Platform,” aimed at promoting drone-based forest measurement technology and establishing a measurement system across Japan. Businesses registered on the platform include surveying companies capable of drone flights tailored to terrain and conducting photography and laser measurement with consistent quality, as well as companies that have implemented the company’s forest analysis software. Users can select and request services from the nearest surveying company among the nationwide registered businesses. In addition, registered members will receive information about seminars on the latest forest analysis methods.
Japanese page https://deepforest-tech.co.jp/2024/08/05/%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e3%83%89%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%83%b3%e6%a3%ae%e6%9e%97%e8%a8%88%e6%b8%ac%e3%83%97%e3%83%a9%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e3%83%95%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0%e3%82%92%e9%96%8b%e8%a8%ad/

 

DAOWORKS and others: Started technology development and demonstration for inspection and maintenance of port facilities using drones

 

DAOWORKS, Hokkaido University, Panasonic Advanced Technology, and Japan Data Service announced on August 5, 2024, that their project titled “Technology Development and Demonstration for Efficient Inspection and Maintenance of Port Facilities Using Drones and Visualization Systems for Disaster Situations” was selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The project aims to develop a remote inspection system using image data, visualize risks and urgency of port facility deterioration through 3D data, and support port managers in drafting repair plans. In addition to reducing labor and increasing efficiency in inspection tasks, the initiative will also focus on creating a system for rapid inspections, visualizing risks, and enabling faster identification of port facility damage during disasters.

 

Japanese page https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000127697.html

 

 

Hitachi Systems and others: Began a co-creation project aimed at generating J-Credits

 

Hitachi Systems and Kuma Zorin announced on August 2, 2024, the launch of a collaborative project aimed at generating J-Credits for sustainable forest management. The project involves applying for J-Credit registration for over 200 hectares of privately-owned forests managed by Kuma Zorin in Ehime Prefecture. Moving forward, the project will analyze data, including aerial laser measurement data provided by the prefecture for enhancing forest information, and prepare monitoring reports. The goal is to start generating and selling J-Credits by the end of fiscal year 2024. Kuma Zorin plans to use the revenue from these credits for ongoing forest conservation, contributing to carbon neutrality by enhancing carbon dioxide absorption through forests.

 

Japanese page https://www.hitachi-systems.com/news/2024/20240802.html

 

 

KDDI and others: Started a demonstration experiment for the introduction of smart agriculture using drones

 

KDDI, Fuji Izu Agricultural Cooperative, KDDI Smart Drone, National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH Group), and Shizuoka Prefectural Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA Shizuoka Keizairen) announced on July 26, 2024, the start of a demonstration experiment for pesticide spraying using drones in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. In the first trial, pesticide spraying on a 2,000 square meter field with over 20-degree slopes, which would take about two hours by hand, was completed in just eight minutes using an automated drone, reducing time by approximately 93%. The experiment aims to promote smart agriculture in the “Nishiura Mikan” production area, where aging farmers are facing increased labor burdens. The project plans to conduct drone-based pesticide spraying seven times annually through the end of March 2027.

 

Japanese page https://biz.kddi.com/topics/2024/07/7483/

 

 

Liberaware: Selected for Kobe City’s issue-solving project

 

Liberaware announced on August 1, 2024, that it has been selected for the 2024 “So-I (KOBE BUSINESS PROGRAM) Administrative Issue Resolution Course,” a project led by startups in collaboration with Kobe City. The selected initiative involves “Maintenance Inspection of Subway Stations Using Drones,” with the aim of improving efficiency in inspection tasks by utilizing drones to inspect the hard-to-reach ceiling spaces of subway stations. The company plans to begin demonstration experiments in late July.

 

Japanese page https://liberaware.co.jp/%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88%e3%82%a2%e3%83%83%e3%83%97%e3%81%a8%e7%a5%9e%e6%88%b8%e5%b8%82%e3%81%8c%e5%8d%94%e5%83%8d%e3%81%99%e3%82%8b%e3%80%81%e7%a5%9e%e6%88%b8%e5%b8%82%e7%99%ba%e3%81%ae/

 

 

Japan DMC: Collaborated with the National Chuo Youth Friendsihp Center to promote youth education using drones

 

Japan DMC and the National Institution for Youth Education’s National Chuo Youth Friendsihp Centerannounced on August 1, 2024, that they have signed a partnership agreement to promote youth education and disaster prevention education through the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The agreement, effective from July 31, focuses on advancing education and providing a specialized training environment for nurturing the next generation of drone operators, while also fostering mutual cooperation projects that leverage the strengths of both organizations. The company stated that through this partnership, they aim to create a space where students can learn about the five fields of STEAM education as well as nature and environmental education.

 

Japanese page https://dmcmaas.co.jp/information/news20240801/

 

 

Red Dot Drone Japan: Started a demonstration experiment of drone flights in indoor environments without GPS

 

Red Dot Drone Japan announced on July 31, 2024, that they have started a demonstration experiment of “drone flights in indoor environments without GPS” under the support of the Osaka Business Development Agency’s IoT and Robotics Business Demonstration Support Program “AIDOR Experimentation.” The experiment is being conducted in a warehouse within the Asia and Pacific Trade Center (ATC), where GPS signals are unavailable. They are verifying their own methods for drone operation, using various self-positioning technologies such as 2D markers to test automated drone navigation and photography, and evaluating the effectiveness of these technologies individually and in combination. The trial period runs from August to late December.

 

Japanese page https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000120350.html

 

 

RIT and others: Selected by METI for a feasibility study of a drone-based power grid inspection solution in Vietnam

 

RIT and Funlead announced on July 30, 2024, that their joint proposal for the “Feasibility Study for Drone-Based Power Grid Inspection Solution Using ‘Michibiki’ in Vietnam” has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Business Subsidy Program (Infrastructure Overseas Expansion Support for Japanese Companies).” Vietnam is facing a serious social problem of power shortages due to aging power lines and inspection methods reliant on large numbers of personnel. This project will conduct a feasibility study (FS) for commercialization based on Japan’s satellite positioning system ‘Michibiki’ for drone-based power grid inspections, which has already been implemented in Vietnam.

 

Japanese page https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000036710.html

 

JA ZEN-NOH Aomori: Conducted a shading agent spray test using drones

 

The Aomori Prefectural Headquarters of the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (JA ZEN-NOH Aomori) announced on August 1, 2024, that it will begin trials for the application of shading agents on agricultural greenhouses using drones to improve labor efficiency and combat high summer temperatures. The shading agent helps reduce the temperature inside the greenhouses, but outdoor work during the summer has been a burden for farmers. The trials will be conducted at five locations across Aomori City, Goshogawara City, Tsugaru City, and Shichinohe Town (two locations). The project will investigate temperature reduction inside the greenhouses during the growing period, as well as the impact on tomato quality and mitigation of heat stress, evaluating the cost-effectiveness of this approach by mid-September.

 

Japanese page https://www.zennoh.or.jp/am/topics/2024/101425.html

 

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI): Established JIS for drone services

 

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on August 20, 2024, the establishment of a JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) that outlines the processes and standards required for drone service providers to ensure a certain level of quality in their services. Specifically, it calls for the development of a service provision system, service delivery, continuous improvement, personnel capability management, incident response during flights, and post-service monitoring. By requiring businesses to meet JIS standards, METI aims to improve the quality and promote the spread of drone services, while also addressing issues such as labor shortages and disaster response.

 

Japanese page https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/08/20240820001/20240820001-2.pdf

 

Aichi Prefecture: Conducted a long-term feasibility study for drone-based logistics services

 

On July 23, 2024, Aichi Prefecture announced that, as the first step in building a supply chain for the “Aichi Model 2030,” part of the Aichi Mobility Innovation Project, it will conduct a long-term business feasibility study on drone logistics services in Nishio City and Shinshiro City. In Nishio City, a demonstration experiment will be conducted in October 2024, using an approximately 8 km sea route between the mainland and offshore islands. The experiment will combine regular and on-demand drone deliveries to improve the operational efficiency of frequent, round-trip deliveries. The drone used will be the PD6B-Type3, manufactured by ProDrone, and the trial will also evaluate takeoff and landing operations, usability, profitability, and operational costs.

 

Japanese page https://www.pref.aichi.jp/press-release/soramichi2024.html

 

NTT e-Drone Technology and others: Began flight demonstrations spanning both normal and disaster times

 

NTT e-Drone Technology announced on July 25, 2024, that the “Hokkaido Drone Implementation Promotion Consortium,” which it formed as a leading company, has begun a demonstration aimed at utilizing drones during normal times to ensure rapid response during disasters. Initially, drones will be used to measure kelp farms and seaweed beds for the certification of blue carbon credits, as well as to detect red tides-addressing local issues. Additionally, the consortium is exploring ways to utilize these drones during disaster situations. Further flight demonstrations are scheduled for the fall, along with workshops for high school students to foster new use cases and advance societal implementation.

 

Japanese page https://www.nttedt.co.jp/post/hokkaido-20240725

 

Japan Drone/ International Advanced Air Mobility EXPO 2024 in Kansai Exhibitor Briefing Session

 

Dear sirs,

We are glad to announce that we will hold an exhibitor briefing for Japan Drone/ International Advanced Air Mobility Expo 2024 in Kansai online.

The exhibitor briefing is open not only to exhibitors but also to those who are considering exhibiting at this moment.

We would be grateful if you could participate in this briefing session and make it one of the factors for your consideration.

If you wish to attend the exhibitor briefing, please register at the following URL.
https://forms.gle/fPYiztUsL1VZ4ttx8

Application deadline: October 17, 2024 (Thursday) 5pm

EVENT OUTLINE:
-Japan Drone/ International Advanced Air Mobility EXPO 2024 in Kansai
Exhibitor Briefing Session

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 2pm – 3pm (tentative) (Registration starts at 1:50pm)
Type of event: Online
Agenda including (tentative):
-Greetings by the organizer
-Presentation of the exhibition, conference program, event planning, and visitor promotion plan
-Explanation of exhibiting rules, exhibitor services, etc.
※“This online meeting session will be held in Japanese only.

“Zoom URL will be available on Friday, October 18, 2024. “

If you have not received the information e-mail as of Monday, October 21 AM, please contact to the secretariat office.

We look forward to your participation.

 

Japanese page https://forms.gle/fPYiztUsL1VZ4ttx8

 

Credit to: JUIDA

/ATOS and JUIDA ASSOCIATIONS have united their interests in the drone industry by signing a Memorandum of understanding and support in October, 2023/