Selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Project to Promote the Social Implementation of Drone Logistics Services in Urban Areas" - Initiating Level 3.5 flight demonstrations with an eye toward Level 4 and efforts toward social implementation -

Prodrone Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; President and CEO: Shunsuke Totani; hereinafter "Prodrone") is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the implementing entity for a consortium carrying out the "Project to Promote the Social Implementation of Drone Logistics Services in Urban Areas," implemented by the Tokyo Digital Service Bureau. In this project, Prodrone has formed a consortium with Le Ciel DRONE Co., Ltd. and Boundary Administrative Scrivener Corporation to promote initiatives aimed at the social implementation of drone logistics in urban areas, focusing on the Itabashi area (inland region).

Due to population decline and a declining birthrate with an aging population, the logistics industry is facing serious challenges, such as a severe shortage of drivers and reduced efficiency caused by smaller and more frequent shipments. To solve these issues, the early realization of urban logistics utilizing drones is anticipated.

This project was launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government starting in fiscal year 2026 with the aim of achieving the societal implementation of drone logistics in urban areas. Through this project, Prodrone will work on establishing safe and reliable flight routes in urban (inland) areas and formulating a roadmap for future societal implementation.

■Overview of Approved Projects

Project Name: Project to Promote the Social Implementation of Drone Logistics Services in Urban Areas

Target Area: Itabashi Area (Inland Area)

Consortium Structure:

- Implementing Entity: Prodrone Inc.

- Members: Le Ciel DRONE Co., Ltd. (Operations and On-site Management), Boundary Administrative Scrivener Corporation (Permits, Approvals, and Legal Affairs)

Project Period: From the date of selection to March 31, 2028 (Reiwa 10)

Project Details: Tokyo Digital Service Bureau Website

https://www.digitalservice.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/business/innovative-projects/drone

■Future initiatives

　FY2026: Proceed with flight route permission applications and coordination with relevant parties in the Itabashi area, and conduct flight demonstrations under "Level 3.5" 2 with an eye toward Level 4 1.

FY2027: Based on the developed and verified routes, conduct flight demonstrations with an eye toward commercialization, and formulate a roadmap for the social implementation of sustainable drone logistics services.

*1 Level 4 flight: Beyond-visual-line-of-sight flight without a visual observer in populated areas

*2 Level 3.5 flight: Beyond-visual-line-of-sight flight in unpopulated areas where entry restriction measures, such as deploying visual observers, are replaced by onboard cameras

■What is Prodrone Co., Ltd.?

With the vision of "becoming the most trusted drone company in the region," we handle everything from the development to the production of industrial drones on a one-stop basis. We are developing the large-scale "PD6B-CAT3," aiming to acquire Type 1 certification, and the high-efficiency, long-flight-capable "Prodrone GT-M" with a fuel efficiency of over 50 km/L, while establishing a mass-production system for domestically manufactured drones. In Aichi Prefecture, we are working on the social implementation of drone logistics, such as operating frequent deliveries connecting the mainland and remote islands (Sakushima) continuously for one month under Level 3.5 flight.