Business partnership with DJI JAPAN in the field of industrial drones

We would like to inform you that on July 4, 2015, PRODRONE Co., Ltd. (President: Masakazu Kono, hereinafter referred to as PRODRONE) and DJI JAPAN Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Tao Wu) have agreed to enter into a comprehensive business agreement regarding PRODRONE's industrial drone business.

Left: Kiyoichi Sugagi, Director of Prodrone Co., Ltd. Middle: Masakazu Kono, Representative Director and President, Right: DJI JAPAN Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President: Tao Wu

In recent years, civilian and commercial use of drones has become more active in various fields. In addition to spraying pesticides, taking aerial photographs, and shooting video for broadcasting, examples of its use include on-site measurements and monitoring during the recent nuclear power plant accident and natural disasters, search applications, and various academic investigations. In addition, applications for transportation of goods and cargo, as well as for surveying, inspection, and investigation in construction and civil engineering work, are expected to increase in the future. PRODRONE was established in 2015 as an industrial drone manufacturer with the aim of providing one-stop services in the industrial drone field, including the development, design and production of specialized drones according to purpose, provision of training systems for managers to operate safely, repair and regular maintenance services. DJI is a leading manufacturer in the drone field. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, we are committed to providing innovative products and solutions to the drone industry worldwide. Masakazu Kono, President and CEO of PRODRONE commented, ``PRODRONE is developing the drone market as an industrial drone manufacturer.This business alliance with DJI is a big step in that direction.'' DJI JAPAN President and CEO Wu said, ``Prodrone Co., Ltd. is a drone manufacturing company with the best technology in Japan.There is no doubt that new value will be created through this collaboration.'' The two companies, who are full of this challenging spirit, have envisioned a collaboration that will "pursue the ideal state of industrial drones and create new markets," and are already working on a project that will be introduced soon as one of the fruits of their efforts. Regarding the specific product outline, we will announce the new product once the details have been finalized. ■About Prodrone Co., Ltd. A drone manufacturing company established in January 2015. Headquartered in Tokyo, with a research and development base in Aichi Prefecture, in May of the same year, the company exhibited the largest booth at the 1st International Drone Exhibition held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, and announced numerous in-house products in the short period of just four months since its establishment. It is attracting attention from various industries. Company name: PRODRONE Co., Ltd. Representative: Masakazu Kono, President and CEO Head office location: 1F Hirakawacho Dai-ichi Seimei Building, 1-2-10 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Website: https://www.prodrone.com/ ■About DJI DJI is a company located in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China that manufactures drones and related equipment. It is a market-leading company that has released many inexpensive and high-performance drones, including the "Phantom" and "Inspire" series, which sparked the recent drone boom. Company name: DJI (Chinese name: Da-Jiang Innovations Science and Technology Co., Ltd., English name: Da-Jiang Innovations Science and Technology Co., Ltd.) Representative: Frank Wang Head office location: Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China Website: http://www.dji.com/ Company name: DJI JAPAN Co., Ltd. Representative: Wu Kure Head office location: 1-1-1-3F Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka Website: http://www.dji.com/jp