Conducted the "first disaster cooperation training" with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 1st alert squad - Transporting 15kg of relief supplies at an altitude of 800m and a wind speed of 10m/s -

Sharing flight plans before training

On February 16, 2026, Prodrone Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President and CEO: Shunsuke Toya; hereinafter referred to as "Prodrone") participated in a disaster coordination training with the 1st Vigilance Squadron located at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kasatoriyama Branch Base (Tsu City, Mie Prefecture), based on a request to participate in training from the Japan UAS Industry Promotion Association (JUIDA). This training was the first collaboration between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and a private organization, and Prodrone provided the aircraft and provided technical cooperation in operational coordination.■ Background and overview of the trainingIn anticipation of a large-scale disaster such as the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake, this project was carried out with the aim of supplying supplies to isolated areas when land routes were cut off. During the training, we conducted a cargo transportation test using Prodrone's large drone "PD6B-Type3" under the following environmental conditions. • Location: Air Self-Defense Force Kasatoriyama Branch Base (approx. 800m above sea level) • Weather conditions: Surface wind speed 8m/s, estimated wind speed above 10m/s • Supplies transported: Food and water equivalent to 15kg • Aircraft used: PD6B-Type3 (manufactured by Prodrone) Even in an environment with high altitude and turbulent airflow, the aircraft maintained stable flight performance and completed the scheduled cargo transport. During this training, Prodrone shared knowledge on laws and regulations related to drone flight and operational coordination, contributing to improving the operational knowledge of the members. Additionally, by providing actual operational data under harsh conditions, we have built a technical foundation for next year's training planning.

Support supplies transported during training

Exchange of opinions after training

■ Efforts to address technical issues and future prospectsThrough this training, new issues to improve effectiveness were also clarified. • Building an efficient operation system: In order to cover a wide area with limited personnel, we are considering a "one-to-many" operation management system that controls and operates multiple aircraft at the same time. • Further improvement of aircraft performance: We will develop an aircraft capable of longer flight times and higher payloads, assuming transport between bases such as between the Kasatoriyama and Hakusan branch camps. • Reducing dependence on communications infrastructure: Developing a robust communications module that does not rely on LTE networks and can continue automatically transporting goods even in terrain with poor visibility. Prodrone will make full use of the results of this training and work closely with the Air Self-Defense Force and JUIDA to contribute to improving Japan's disaster response capabilities. [About Prodrone Co., Ltd.] With the vision of "becoming the most trusted drone company in the region," we aim to build a drone ecosystem in the Chubu region. We provide a one-stop service for everything from development to production of industrial drones, including the PD6B-Type3 multicopter, which has started mass production with a maximum recommended payload of 20kg, and the Prodrone GT-M, which can fly long distances (100km tested).