Major companies are making a full-scale entry into inspections using drones. Commercialization and practical application are advancing in many fields such as bridges, transmission towers, and plants. "Drone Business Research Report 2022 [Infrastructure and Equipment Inspection Edition]" will be released on October 14.

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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Specializing in infrastructure equipment inspections, which account for 40% of the drone business market size. A detailed explanation of the role and effectiveness of drones in the inspection field, as well as the business model.

Many of the domestic infrastructure and facilities are aging, and inspection work for proper maintenance and repairs has become urgent. Additionally, the aging of inspection workers is progressing, and securing personnel will be a challenge in the future. In this context, the use of drones for inspections is expected to improve work efficiency and reduce costs. This document provides a detailed analysis of the inspection field, clarifying the latest trends in drone-based inspection operations, corporate trends, challenges, and future prospects. It is a comprehensive resource for companies that own infrastructure and facilities and wish to advance the use of drones in their inspection operations, as well as for companies that want to engage in drone-based inspection business targeting those companies.

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Based on practical experience in support companies and business companies, SBS Marketing Co., Ltd. provides consulting services related to marketing, sales promotion, and customer attraction mainly in the BtoB (business-to-business) sector. On August 7, 2025 (Thursday), they published a page titled "Can You Leave an 'Impact' in Business Meetings and Presentations!? 'Echoic Memory'". 'Echoic Memory' is the temporary storage of auditory information received through the ears. The page explains the mechanisms and examples of its occurrence, the differences from 'Iconic Memory', points to maximize its effectiveness, and advanced utilization techniques. (Page Overview: Excerpts) ■ What is 'Echoic Memory'? ■ The mechanism of 'Echoic Memory' and familiar examples ■ 'Echoic Memory' and 'Iconic Memory' ■ Examples of utilization in business scenes ■ Four points to maximize the effectiveness of 'Echoic Memory' ■ Advanced utilization techniques for 'Echoic Memory' (DL content only) ▼ For more details, please visit this page. https://sbsmarketing.co.jp/blog/echoic-memory-2025-08/

We would like to inform you that our company has recorded a special loss (executive retirement benefits) for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 2025, as detailed below. Furthermore, the payment of executive retirement benefits was approved at the "51st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders" held on March 28, 2025. 1. Recording of Special Loss In recognition of the long-standing contributions of one retiring director, we have recorded a special loss of 14,045 thousand yen as executive retirement benefits. 2. Impact on Performance The impact of this matter on the performance forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2025 is minimal. End.

We will disclose the interim financial results for the fiscal period ending December 2025.

As part of the "Hometown Ibara Future Creation Human Resource Development Project," we welcomed local elementary and middle school students to the special summer program "Ibara Job Exploration Tour 2025," a collaboration between the Ibara City Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Branding Committee. We conducted a presentation that clearly and enjoyably introduced how our technology supports society, allowing the children to learn about the appeal of manufacturing and the significance of working while interacting with actual devices and products. Through this initiative, we hope to deepen our connection with the community and nurture the curiosity of the children who will carry the future. We sincerely thank everyone who participated, as well as all those involved in planning and organizing the event.