Presentation 2024-01-25
[Panel Discussion] Global Trends in the Drone Industry and Challenges for Growth in the Japanese Market
Akira Itoh,
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Abstract(in English) Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, have evolved significantly from their initial role as aerial photography tools to a diverse array of applications encompassing commercial tasks such as inspections and logistics, as well as military operations, including the deployment of explosives in conflict zones. In Japan, the discourse around drones as a component of national policy commenced around 2015. This period marked the simultaneous emergence of an industry dedicated to drone technology and the implementation of stringent regulations governing drone operations, effectively shaping a unique industrial landscape. In contrast, international contexts exhibit less restrictive regulatory frameworks, fostering a more rapid pace of innovation in drone research, development, and societal integration due to the increased latitude in drone operation. This paper aims to present an overview of recent advancements in drone technology, highlighting the disparities between the global and Japanese drone markets as inferred from these developments. Furthermore, it will explore strategic approaches Japan might adopt to enhance and expand its drone market in the forthcoming years.
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Keyword(in English) Drone / infrastructure / inspection / logistics
Paper # SR2023-77
Date of Issue 2024-01-18 (SR)

Conference Information
Committee SR
Conference Date 2024/1/25(2days)
Place (in Japanese) (See Japanese page)
Place (in English) Nagano-ken JA building
Topics (in Japanese) (See Japanese page)
Topics (in English) Cognitive Radio, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, Heterogeneous Network, SDN, AI/ML application
Chair Osamu Takyu(Shinshu Univ.)
Vice Chair Kentaro Ishidu(NICT) / Kazuto Yano(ATR) / Shusuke Narieda(Mie Univ.)
Secretary Kentaro Ishidu(Tokai Univ.) / Kazuto Yano(NTT) / Shusuke Narieda(Tokyo Inst. of Tech)
Assistant Taichi Ohtsuji(NEC) / WANG Xiaoyan(Ibaraki Univ.) / Akemi Tanaka(MathWorks) / Katsuya Suto(Univ. of Electro-Comm)

Paper Information
Registration To Technical Committee on Smart Radio
Language JPN
Title (in Japanese) (See Japanese page)
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Title (in English) [Panel Discussion] Global Trends in the Drone Industry and Challenges for Growth in the Japanese Market
Sub Title (in English)
Keyword(1) Drone
Keyword(2) infrastructure
Keyword(3) inspection
Keyword(4) logistics
1st Author's Name Akira Itoh
1st Author's Affiliation Basis Consulting inc(Basis Consulting Inc)
Date 2024-01-25
Paper # SR2023-77
Volume (vol) vol.123
Number (no) SR-369
Page pp.pp.33-33(SR),
#Pages 1
Date of Issue 2024-01-18 (SR)