Japan Post aims to improve the efficiency of delivery in mountainous areas by utilizing the advanced flight "level 4" of drones.
The model of the aircraft to be used was recognized as meeting the safety standards on the 13th, and it is expected that the maiden flight of "Level 4" will be conducted before the end of this month in Japan.
The law was revised in December last year for "Level 4", which allows drones to fly in a range that pilots cannot see, and a new certification system for aircraft and national qualifications for pilots have been established.
The aircraft of the drone manufacturer "ACSL" received national type certification yesterday, but it was learned that Japan Post has adopted this aircraft and is planning to use it for delivery services in mountainous areas.
Both companies have decided to proceed with the necessary procedures for the first flight of Level 4, and if permission is obtained from the government, they are expected to carry out the first flight for practical use before the end of this month in Japan.
Japan Post is facing issues such as a shortage of delivery workers and costs in inconvenient mountainous areas for delivery.
Sagawa Express and online shopping company Rakuten Group are also considering commercialization of delivery using drones, and it seems to be the first step in changing the style of logistics in Japan.
Type-approved aircraft Capable of carrying loads of up to 1kg
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has certified the aircraft of a Japanese manufacturer for the first time as conforming to safety standards for advanced flight called `` Level 4 '', which allows drones to fly above people in a range that cannot be seen. .
In December of last year, the ban was lifted on level 4, which allows drones to fly above people, such as in urban areas, in areas where pilots cannot see. A new national certification was established.
In response to this, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism examined the safety of the design and the uniformity of manufacturing of the aircraft called "PF2-CAT3" developed by the Japanese drone manufacturer "ACSL" and determined that it conforms to the standards. We have type-certified the aircraft.
The aircraft is over 1 meter long, nearly 1 meter 20 centimeters wide, and about 60 centimeters high, and can carry up to 1 kilogram of luggage.
In the unlikely event that a part breaks, two important parts are installed so that the flight can continue, and the parachute will automatically pop out if the aircraft tilts above a certain level.