a major Japanese mobile phone company, has decided to collaborate with Japan Airlines, a major aviation company, in the field of drone business. Looking ahead to the further spread of drones, the aim is to strengthen services by utilizing Japan Airlines’ flight management technology.
KDDI announced on the 15th that it is advancing its entry into the drone business that makes use of its communication technology and will collaborate with Japan Airlines as part of its efforts to strengthen its services.
Specifically, as many drones are expected to fly over the sky in the near future, we will utilize Japan Airlines’ flight management technology to create a system for safe flight while avoiding collisions. increase.
In addition, we are considering joint development of services for companies and local governments who wish to utilize drones by conducting demonstration projects such as transporting luggage to remote islands.
Regarding the drone business, it will be possible to fly in places where there are people, even in areas where the operator cannot see, and it is expected that it will be used for a wider range of purposes such as logistics, and communication companies etc. will start business one after another. We are strengthening.
Under these circumstances, KDDI is aiming for sales of 10 billion yen in the drone business in 2024 through collaboration with major aviation companies, and Hiroshi Matsuda, general manager of the Business Creation Division, said,
“Social issues such as population decline. As the need for drones to solve the problem increases, we would like to provide communication and flight management as a package through this collaboration. “
Source: NHK