Japan is once again showing the world what it means to be truly committed to the drone industry. Japanese vocational high school Vantan has announced that they will introduce a focused Drone & Robotics Course in April of next year, Japan Today reports. The course is a full-time, 3 year program in drones; designed to fill what the school believes is a serious gap in the … [Read more...] about Why Japan is Winning at Drones (It isn’t Pokemon GO)
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Sky Magic Syncs Drones to Music Beneath Mt.Fuji
Drones have the potential to change the way we do many things. But one industry that isn't often considered is that of aerial displays, such as fireworks and light shows. We've seen before that enough drones synchronized together can pull of a spectacular aerial show, but now it's been done in Japan. And with a backdrop to match. Japanese tech company MicroAd has … [Read more...] about Sky Magic Syncs Drones to Music Beneath Mt.Fuji
Companies Line Up for Drone Delivery in Japan
Drone delivery in Japan is a reality, as the government has begun successful testing of delivery to homes in the special de-regularized zone in the city of Chiba. Drones carrying bottles of wine and cartons of milk traveled between different points in the city. The drones successfully delivered packages in parks, to businesses, and to the roof of a residential … [Read more...] about Companies Line Up for Drone Delivery in Japan
Japan Passes Strict Drone Laws Ahead of G7 Summit
Japan has passed a strict drone law that bans drones from flying over government buildings and important facilities. The law also allows law enforcement officers to destroy drones if necessary to keep them away from prohibited areas. The legislation was proposed several months ago, after an incident in which a small drone carrying a tiny amount of radioactive material … [Read more...] about Japan Passes Strict Drone Laws Ahead of G7 Summit
DJI: Selling in Japan, Will Drone Laws Soften?
The leading drone manufacturer in the world, DJI, is trying to enter the Japanese market despite Japan's strict drone laws for hobby and recreational drones. DJI's Phantom 4 was introduced last week here in the US to great fanfare about the drone's new obstacle avoidance features. DJI Japan General Manager Allen Wu introduced the Phantom 4 to Japanese consumers on Thursday … [Read more...] about DJI: Selling in Japan, Will Drone Laws Soften?
