APT70 used for demonstration experiments in Texas (JAL)
Japan Airlines (JAL/JL, 9201) announced on December 7 that it has conducted a demonstration experiment in Texas, which uses large drones in anticipation of a disaster.In a joint implementation between Sumitomo Corporation (8053) and Bell Text Tron, which have a business alliance in the EVTOL (electric vertical disconnection) field, operating know -how and survey data are urgently transported in Japan.Use it for correspondence.On November 19, local time, we conducted a demonstration experiment in Fortworth, Texas, and used a drone "APT70" developed by Bell.Check the operability for demonstration experiments in Japan, such as assembly, decomposition, and transportation, and the operability of the simulator.We also investigated the flight performance assuming medical and support supplies transportation.The APT70 used for the demonstration experiment will fly at a maximum speed of 160 km / h and a cruise speed of 112 km.The cruising range is 35 miles (about 56 km), which can transport the maximum loading £ 100 (about 45 km).Japan is a disaster power that is likely to occur due to the characteristics of terrain, geology, and weather, so we will use a drone that can be assembled in a short time as a disaster prevention and disaster reduction measure to build a new disaster -compatible model.In the future, we will aim for flight demonstration experiments in Japan in cooperation with local governments in Japan, in order to realize supplies using drones and emergency response in the event of a disaster, such as mountainous and remote islands.JAL, Sumisho, and Bell have announced their business partners in February 2020.Utilizing EVTOL, the company is considering market research and business participation in Japan and Asia to create new businesses and develop next -generation infrastructure businesses.
YUSUKE KOHASE