Japan Post has announced that it plans to start full-scale mail delivery using drones from 2023.
It is said that it will be introduced from mountainous areas and remote islands where there is a shortage of manpower.
Japan Post today unveiled a new drone under development to the press.
With a size of about 1 meter and 50 centimeters, it is a red-colored aircraft that resembles a postbox. I am going to be able to fly to
In response to the lifting of the ban on "Level 4", which allows the pilot to fly over residential areas where the pilot cannot see, the company has announced a policy to start full-scale operation from fiscal 2023.
We plan to introduce it from mountainous areas and remote islands where there is a shortage of manpower such as delivery workers.
Masaru Nishijima, Director of Operation Reform at Japan Post, said, "By introducing drones, we can provide options for speed and low cost. By being able to fly long distances, we can also use them for transportation between post offices."