In February 2021, Sundred, ACSL, Sensin Robotics, Science, PHB DESIGN, and VFR have launched a joint project "TAKE OFF ANYWERE" (TOA) for drone social implementation.A year has passed, and four companies, Sundred, ACSL, VFR, and Sensin Robotics, have announced domestic drone ports aiming for new drone infrastructure.
TOA is a joint project that aims to implement a drone society.Although many companies have similar goals, TOA has utilized R & D using open innovation as a collaborative project for multiple companies, unlike corporate initiatives.
The structure of TOA is proceeding with Future Center, Innovation Center, and Living Lab to pillars.The co -creation that incorporates the aforementioned open innovation refers to the step in the Future Center, and will proceed to prototyping and social implementation through these processes.For one year after the launch, we have developed a drone port that can operate drones in the form of commitment to SDGs's goal 13, "Drone x Carbon Neutral", with the theme of "Drone x Carbon Nutral".rice field.
Regarding the development of drone ports, Koichiro Yuasa of VFR said, "As a result of discussion about drone operation issues last year, the hurdle due to equipment price and operation is a bottleneck. First of all, operations are efficient for each phase.He said that it should be a world where everyone can use a drone when needed anywhere, and has led to the development of drone ports. It is the first time in Japan to mass production of drone ports. "
サイズは閉じた状態で1900×1650×1180（mm）。重量は400kg。The drone port is compatible with the ACSL industrial drone "PF-2", and can be fully automatic drone operation.The port also has a charging function, and when the drone lands, the power supply starts automatically.If this port is installed, regular operations such as logistics, inspection, patrol monitoring will be efficient, and drones can be easily operated 365 days a year.Therefore, the body of the port is treated with heat -shielding paint and cooling fans that are resistant to direct sunlight, preventing temperature rise in summer.Conversely, in the winter, the temperature is adjusted with the heat retention heater.Furthermore, the natural environment is considered, such as taking measures against snow by inclining the top plate.In addition to the nighttime LEDs in the port, a surveillance camera for remote monitoring is being developed.
The use of a drone can reduce trucks used in logistics and car movements to move to the inspection site by installing ports, resulting in a reduction in CO2.Currently, the power source of the port is AC power supply, but the aim is to use a solar panel to make the port itself battery.
Sensin Robotics, who was in charge of drone port software development, announced the possibility of utilization of drone using ports. Executive Officer Evangelist Taro Yoshii said, "The operation of the drone seems to be a very easy and convenient tool at first glance, but first carry drones to the site and ensure the surroundings. However, multiple tasks occur in the collection of data, data analysis, and one flight. There are many situations where the hurdle of operation is felt in the summer and winter. It is thought that it will be released from the work and it will be even more popular. " "The use of drone ports is also suitable for sharing business. The use of drones is diverse, and if you can set up ports everywhere in Japan, many companies and local governments are logistics. It can be used efficiently, such as inspection, patrol monitoring, and disaster response. "
The TOA has announced that the new sponsor partner has joined Morita Holdings, KDDI, Fuji Nasu Resort, Blue Ennovation, Prodele, and Berdesign.The company is working on drone social implementation with the theme of drones and carbon nuits, and is developing forest management solutions that will reduce CO2 in addition to drone ports.The company plans to visualize tree data and analyze the CO2 emissions using AI to aim for the optimal forest management.