Japan’s Firm Launches Latest Drone Technology 'Docomo Business’

NTT Communications is a Japanese telecommunications company that serves individuals and businesses all over the world. Drone services are becoming more commonplace with the assistance and cooperation of its partner companies.

"The advanced use of drones is the solution for inspecting facilities and infrastructure. Drones can be used to detect abnormal situations and weak points in agriculture. As a result, responding to it by pinpointing. Such a business is currently being established. We have a wide range of assets for cloud and AI platforms. The key point is to connect the collected data to business DX while integrating drone technology. We believe that this development will add value," said Dai Kashiwa, an Official at NTT Communications.

Drones can be used in place of human workers on a construction site or in a high-level location. To fix the flying area and route, the drone has a high-definition camera and recognition capability. It enables the capture of high-resolution images as well as data collection without the use of humans.

Drones are a reliable partner for agricultural farmers in detecting weeds or inspecting field conditions. Civil drones flying above humans and in areas invisible to the operator are now permitted under Japanese aviation law.

The high-level ICT and mobile device technology provided by NTT Communications will add new value.

"It is possible to fly in inaccessible areas and above human habitats. Until now, the use of drones has been limited because they require a pilot to operate them, but with software automation, they will become more common in special situations and spread to various uses. The drone's flight distance limit is then removed, allowing it to fly anywhere. To transport medicine to a remote location, for example, a logistics solution is required," Dai Kashiwa, Official at NTT Communications.

"Agricultural areas, in particular, lack transportation, but a drone can transport something in real time. It will be the start of a significant business opportunity. Furthermore, in terms of disaster prevention, Drone can quickly assess the situation and respond appropriately to natural disaster sites. It can also make large accidents dangerous to human life. It will be useful and widely used," he added.

The future of the drone industry appears to be bright, with companies like NTT exploring the industry's limitless potential. Global ICT (information and communication technology) convergence will hasten it.