A drone logistics that proceeds to a practical phase by enabling the revised Aviation Law scheduled for the second half of 2022 to fly a level 4 (non -visual flight in a manned area).
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has compiled a "roadmap 2021 for the air industrial revolution" to promote specific environmental development and technology development.
But why do we need drone logistics now in our country?I would like to introduce the advantages and disadvantages of practical use of drone logistics in Japan, including overseas cases.
[Overseas case] Delivery of drones that were urgent due to corona evil
It is no exaggeration to say that Corona is caused by drone delivery at a rapid pace around the world.It is said that the main cause of a delivery system that can avoid contact with people as much as possible, and increased the use of EC sites increased, and increased the delivery volume.
In Japan, the concept of drone logistics has not yet penetrated the general, but many companies are already serious overseas.
As of 2021, in February, FLTEY, famous as a drone delivery company, and Vault Health, a major pharmaceutical company, with the first flight permission from the FAA (US Federal Aviation Bureau) in February.COVID-19 is a successful drone delivery.In this way, drones are also useful for transporting to depopulated areas.
Amazon has been conducting demonstration experiments since 2013 to realize delivery services with drones called "Amazon Prime Air", and in August 2020, the FAA was approved by the FAA.
In China, drone logistics are actually more advanced than in Japan.Hangzhou's Startup company, Antwork, has been introduced to the distribution system itself in global companies, Starbucks and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), and under the permission of the Airlines Bureau in the Hangzhou region, the logistics for commercial purposes in urban areas.Is succeeded in the world for the first time.In addition, MEITUAN, which is developing a living -related service business, began a drone delivery service for actual users in Shenzhen City, Guangdong in 2020, and became a hot topic.
What is practical use in Japan?Tokyo is undergoing home delivery demonstration experiment until March 2022
As a matter of fact, the shortage of drivers due to the increase in delivery has occurred in Japan as well as overseas.Rather, the declining birthrate and aging population in Japan, so it is a more serious situation.According to a corporate short -term economic observation survey published by the Bank of Japan in December 2017, the transportation business is not enough to be the worst 2 in the "Employee Judgment Index".
However, although it is delayed from overseas, Japan has a home delivery demonstration experiment using a drone called "Drone Logistics Platform Social Implementation Project in Tokyo" through the period from August 2020 to March 2022.I'm doing it.Participating in this project is KDDI, Japan Airlines, JR East, Weather News, and Terra Drone.
Source: KDDI
As mentioned at the beginning, the Aviation Law is scheduled to be revised in late 2022, so preparations are being gradually prepared in Japan to realize drone logistics.
As a matter of fact, some people have already challenged in the region at the regional level.SKY CONTACT (Sky Contact, Ina City), which handles aerial photography using drones (small and unmanned aircraft), operates shopping support delivery services to elderly people living in depopulated areas and villages with drones.There is.
So why did Japan have not proceeded with the practical use of drone logistics?According to NEC Solution Innova, the largest software company in Japan, one of the reasons is that the company has not yet felt the benefits of carrying luggage over the town with drones.
In fact, I would like to look at the advantages and disadvantages of what will happen if drone logistics is put into practical use in Japan.
Benefits | Environmentally friendly and provide delivery quickly
The first big advantage is to solve the shortage of human resources in the transportation business.There are some other benefits on both the carrier and the receiving luggage.
・ Unlike truck transport, it can be considered environmentally friendly ・ Low cost in air delivery ・ It can be delivered to depopulated areas and stricken areas.
In the Washington University survey report, if the environmental impact of the drone or truck is smaller, if the flight distance is relatively short and the number of delivery destinations is small, the drone has less CO2 emissions than the track delivery.It is announced.Now that SDGs are being raised, the fact that the environment can be considered a little for a sustainable society will help to put it in practical use.
There is also a nice point when thinking from a consumer perspective like us.Drones don't get hooked on traffic congestion.In addition, drones in Japan are determined to be less than 150m, and at this height does not collide with other flights, so they can be delivered more quickly.
Also, although Corona has converged worldwide, some people may still not want to come into contact with people as much as possible, considering small children and elderly families who are close to them.Drones do not have to go through people when receiving luggage, so it can be said that it is a friendly service for such people.
Disadvantages | Delivery and theft prevention in bad weather are issues
So what are the disadvantages on the contrary?
・ Delivery is difficult in bad weather ・ It is difficult to verify the identity when receiving the product ・ Dorone may be stolen or crime may occur.
The drone, unlike airplanes and trucks, will carry the cardboard wrapped in luggage directly.In that case, you have to think about responding to rain and wind strong days and snowy days.
In the first place, it is one of the issues to do the identification of the person when receiving the product.However, as of 2018, Rakuten Mobile Network transmitted a video taken by a drone at Rakuten Life Park Miyagi (Sendai City) on a 5G network to identify the person in the stadium.Say it.The way to realize high -definition identity verification may not be surprisingly far.
Source: Rakuten
An extraordinary thing is that some people will steal the drone.You have to consider the danger of being abused, such as resale and voyeurism.
Summary | Collaboration of national and private companies is important for practical use in Japan
The drone industry will further power up the aircraft and technology for the revision of the Aviation Law in 2022 and the transition to level 4.
If it is put into practical use, you can experience the benefits of both companies and individuals that are not in transportation.However, there are still issues that should be solved for drones to enter the logistics industry, so cooperation between the government, and several private companies and local governments will be the key.
References
Source: Roadmap 2020 for the Sky Industrial Revolution | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Source: Will it be a savior in the logistics world in Japan?Four tasks for "drone logistics practical use" | NEC Solution Innova Source: Does home delivery using drones work?Introducing advantages and disadvantages!｜ Asahi Technology Source: DRONE VS.Truck deliveries: Which Create Less CARBON POLLUTION?
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