Special feature on Japan Drone 2021! [Drone Journal Special Article]

Current Status and Challenges/Market Outlook of the Robot Business Towards a Well-being Society

This magazine is a special edition that extracts and re-edits must-read articles from "Drone Journal" and "DIGITAL X" (published in winter 2021). ● Industrial robots aiming for smart factories, the accelerating introduction of transport and picking robots, and surgical robots ● The use of drones is expanding in infrastructure and equipment inspection sites - The domestic drone business is projected to become a 600 billion yen market by fiscal year 2025! C O N T E N T S---------------------------- <Feature 1> New markets opened up by underwater drones <Explanation> The expanding robot business from factories and warehouses to operating rooms and homes <Market Outlook> Outlook for the domestic drone business market Market trends and new licenses promoted by the government <Case Studies> Shiseido, next-generation manufacturing with human-robot collaboration FamilyMart [Remote-controlled robots] / Takenaka Corporation [Construction robots] BMW Group [In-factory transport AI robots] / Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture [Elderly monitoring robots] *For more details, please refer to the PDF document.

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The construction industry is the "year of the digital twin." The construction site is changing with the use of drones and BIM data.

This document summarizes the current status of drone utilization in the civil engineering and construction fields. It explains the outlook for future drone business while unraveling the new domestic drone business market size announced in March 2021. This is a re-edited version of the content published in the "Drone Business Survey Report 2021" (Impress). We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ Feature 1: Aiming for a 650 billion yen market by FY2025! Trends in the domestic drone business and the current status of drone utilization in the civil engineering and construction fields ■ Feature 2: The revision of aviation laws will establish drone pilot licenses and aircraft certification systems ■ Commentary: Major developers are seriously engaging in urban DX, with buildings and regions becoming testing grounds ■ Interviews - Toda Corporation: Digital urban development incorporating energy challenges - Shimizu Corporation: Building a digital twin that connects to "happiness" with the introduction of "Building OS" - Takenaka Corporation: Strengthening partnerships with a greater focus on "town development" *For more details, please refer to the PDF document.

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This is a special edition of "Drone Journal" that collects various featured articles focusing on the future of pilot licenses and expected certifications.

The Future of Pilot Licenses and Aircraft Certification That Will Determine the Expansion of the Drone Market: Amendments to the Aviation Law for Fiscal Year 2022 ~CONTENTS~ [Explanatory Article] A New Framework for Flight Rules Under the Revised Aviation Law [Market Outlook] Domestic Drone Business Market Outlook for a 650 Billion Yen Market by Fiscal Year 2025 [Special Feature] Responding to Government and Public Sector Needs: First Public Release of "Safe and Secure Drones" Developed by Five Japanese Companies [Market Outlook] From Construction to Equipment Inspection, Research, Aquaculture, and Water Rescue: New Markets Opened by Underwater Drones *Please note that some parts may overlap with publicly available catalogs (e.g., [Digital Magazine] Current and Future of Drones and DX in the Construction Industry, etc.). Thank you for your understanding in advance. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials.

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A must-have book that contains comprehensive information for establishing successful strategies in the domestic drone business.

This book thoroughly analyzes the latest forecasts for the market size of drone-related businesses, as well as roadmaps, business trends, corporate trends, movements of governments and public organizations, laws and regulations, basic technical explanations, and challenges. It is an essential read for understanding the current and future landscape of the rapidly expanding drone business. It covers all the information necessary for drone operators, research and development departments of companies, and new business personnel to grasp the entire drone industry. [Key Points of This Book] - Latest domestic drone business market size published in March 2021! - Roadmaps, challenges, and future outlooks for 38 business applications across 14 fields. - Comprehensive analysis of corporate trends, movements of governments and administrations, laws, and regulations. - Analysis of industrial structure, player organization, and business models by operator. - [NEW] Detailed explanation of the latest aviation law establishing the licensing system and aircraft registration system promoted by the government. - Trends of notable companies and organizations included. - Challenges and outlook for drone business (businesses utilizing drones, etc.).

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A book that analyzes in detail the inspection field, clarifying the latest trends in inspection operations using drones, corporate trends, challenges, and future prospects.

This book provides a detailed analysis of the inspection field, clarifying the latest trends in inspection work utilizing drones, corporate trends, challenges, and future prospects. It is a comprehensive resource for companies that own infrastructure and equipment and wish to advance the use of drones in their inspection operations, as well as for companies looking to engage in drone-based inspection business aimed at those companies. Chapter 3, "Current Status and Challenges of Drone Business by Industry," analyzes the current status and challenges (industry-specific challenges, technological challenges, social challenges, etc.), benefits of drone utilization, and future prospects for businesses using drones in 15 fields: "bridges," "tunnels," "dams," "power transmission networks," "base station towers," "solar panels," "general residences," "large-scale buildings," "sewers," "plants," "wind power generation," "building facilities," "ships," "railway facilities," and "underwater structures." Additionally, the "Others" section introduces fields where efforts are being made to explore practical applications.

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A new market opened up by underwater robots, from construction to equipment inspection, research, aquaculture, and water rescue!

This book is a research report that clarifies the definition of underwater drones and analyzes the overall market trends and future prospects. It reveals the roles, use cases, possibilities, and challenges of underwater drones across various industrial sectors, including civil engineering, infrastructure and equipment inspection, environmental surveys, fisheries, and public services (such as water rescue and disaster investigation). It is a comprehensive resource for companies looking to improve operational efficiency through the use of underwater drones, as well as for those wanting to provide solutions utilizing underwater drones to such companies. **Key Points of This Book** - Includes market size and sales figures for industrial underwater drones. - Analyzes the current state and future of underwater drones contributing to improved safety and cost reduction in underwater operations. - Organizes the roles, effects, players, application scenarios, and challenges of using underwater drones. - Provides the current status of underwater drone utilization, benefits, features, challenges, and future prospects for various industrial sectors where utilization is expected. - Explains key products and latest examples from domestic and international companies, along with future possibilities. - Summarizes the latest trends from relevant government agencies such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Fisheries Agency.

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A specialized media focused on businesses utilizing drones and robotics.

Drone Journal is operated by Impress Research Institute, which conducts various surveys on drones and announces the market size of the drone business in Japan. Based on the insights gained from the surveys, it broadly introduces essential information for businesses utilizing drones, including market trends, business trends, international trends, technology, laws, and regulations.

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Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily understandable at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

The wooden lightweight sheet "Hyper CLT Sheet," utilizing CLT (Cross Laminated Timber), is a sponsor of the Masters Koshien (Okayama). The Masters Koshien is where those who have experienced high school baseball come together across generations to pursue their goals once again. We resonate with their "attitude of continuing to challenge" and support their activities from Okayama. The Hyper CLT Sheet is a product created to provide a new option in civil engineering sites, which have primarily relied on steel sheets until now. It is lightweight, easy to handle, and features the environmental value unique to wood. Furthermore, it is registered as a **Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism NETIS technology "TH-250021-A,"** aiming for widespread adoption in various sites, starting with public works. Wood, NETIS, civil engineering, CLT, wooden lightweight sheets. We will continue to support challenges in both the field and sports from Okayama. Masters Koshien (Okayama) https://masters-okayama.com/

Features: ● Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processor LGA 1851 socket (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 6400MT/s dual-channel support, CU/U-DIMM x2 (up to 128GB) (memory sold separately) ● M.2 M-Key x1, E-Key x1 ● USB 3.2 x4, USB 2.0 x8 ● Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V (2.5GbE) x2 ● SATA 6Gb/s x2 (supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5) ● PCI Express Gen5 x16 x1, PCI Express Gen4 x4 x1, PCI Express Gen4 x1 x1 * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.

Features: ● Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor LGA 1851 socket (up to 125W) (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 6400MT/s dual-channel compatible, CU-DIMM/U-DIMM x4 (up to 256GB) (sold separately) ● M.2 M-Key x2, E-Key x1, B-Key x1 ● USB 3.2 x8, USB 2.0 x6 ● 2.5GbE LAN x3 ● SATA 6Gb/s x2 (supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5) ● PCIe Gen5 x16 x1, PCIe Gen4 x4 x2, PCIe Gen4 x1 x1 ● Compatible with ATX power supply * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.

Features: ● Supports Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors with Intel H810 chipset and LGA1851 socket (up to 125W) (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 CSO-DIMM x2 (up to 128GB) (memory sold separately) ● 2.5GbE LAN x2 ● HDMI x2, DisplayPort x1, LVDS/eDP x1 (supports simultaneous output of up to 3 screens) ● SATA 6Gb/s x4, M.2 M-Key x1, M.2 E-Key x1, M.2 B-Key x1, PCI Express Gen5 x16 x1 ● USB 3.2 Gen2 x2, USB 2.0 x8, RS-232/422/485 x1, RS-232 x5 ● Compatible with ATX power supply * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.