Development of inspection and condition-monitoring equipment using UAVs and AI

「In developing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), the company developed the tethered drone HOVER EYE during the consolidated fiscal year. As a stationary surveillance robot, it is designed around the concepts of labor savings, simplicity, and long operating time, and can be operated by a minimum of 1 person without a pilot's license at sites for firefighting, security, and disaster prevention. Starting with presentations at trade shows and fire-department opening ceremonies, the company began demonstrations and has received numerous inquiries from firefighting and security organizations in various regions.」

「For UAV development, we have conducted repeated demonstration tests of UAVs equipped with an in-house flight controller developed in the previous consolidated fiscal year, working to improve safety and flight performance. For these R&D themes, we will continue validating test units in the following consolidated fiscal year and work toward commercialization.」

「In addition, as part of our research and development activities, we are conducting studies aimed at developing equipment using AI, including UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) developed in cooperation with consolidated subsidiaries, inspection equipment for wind power generation using high-speed image processing technology, and machine condition-monitoring equipment. For these R&D themes, we will continue developing test units in the following consolidated fiscal year and work toward commercialization.」