Announcement of the PD6B-CAT3 large drone aiming for first type certification in Japan - Maximum takeoff weight 45kg, currently in final testing stage -

Prodrone type PD6B-CAT3

Prodrone Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative Director: Shunsuke Totani, hereinafter referred to as “Prodrone”) announced the “Japan Drone” on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. 2025 (Venue: Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)", we unveiled to the public for the first time the large drone "Prodrone type PD6B-CAT3" (hereinafter referred to as the aircraft), which is aiming to obtain Type 1 type certification. At the same time, we announced the progress of the type certification application and the contents of the tests currently being conducted, which had been kept secret until now. This aircraft was developed to meet a variety of needs where drones can contribute to solving social issues, such as drone surveying, last-mile transportation, inter-island logistics, where labor savings can be expected, and transportation of supplies during natural disasters. By obtaining Type 1 certification for this aircraft, it will be able to perform Level 4 flights in densely populated areas, and in the future, in addition to deployment in logistics and surveying applications, we envision its use in a wide range of applications such as inspection, infrastructure management, and mounting relay cameras. (*1) Against the backdrop of increasing natural disasters and international tensions in recent years, the importance of disaster prevention and defense is increasing. Based on the idea that ``disasters are now normal times,'' Prodrone is participating in the ``Aichi Mobility Innovation Project (*2)'' currently underway in Aichi Prefecture, with the aim of creating a mobility society that is resilient against disasters. Utilizing the know-how of the "PD6B" series that Prodrone has provided to date, we are working to improve safety by complying with the standards (safety standards and uniformity standards) required for Type 1 type certification. In addition, the aircraft structure has been modularized (upper part: common design, lower part: can be changed depending on application) so that it can be used for a wide range of applications, making it possible to use it for a variety of applications (logistics and surveying). This aircraft applied for Type 1 type certification (*3) to the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in November 2023. Since then, we have agreed on applicable standards, reviewed the manufacturing process, and adjusted the test plan, and are currently in the stage of conducting flight tests. Approximately one and a half years have passed since the application, and at this public exhibition, we are disclosing for the first time the process, challenges, and progress of obtaining certification, demonstrating to the industry our transparent development system and efforts to adapt to the system. Testing will continue with the aim of obtaining type certification in early 2025. Obtaining type certification requires a great deal of time and money. However, Prodrone believes that in addition to developing a safe and reliable drone, proving its safety is essential to promoting social implementation of drones. We will continue to work hard to contribute to various fields such as disaster response, solving regional issues, and maintaining infrastructure. *1 For aircraft with new uses, it is necessary to separately obtain Type 1 type certification. *2 The 4th project team meeting of Aichi Mobility Innovation Project “Aichi Model 2030 Connecting Sky and Road” was held (March 31, 2025) *3 Application for first-class type certification for unmanned aircraft has been accepted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (November 10, 2023) <Attachment> ■Characteristics of PD6B-CAT3 ① By complying with the standards required for Type I certification (safety standards and uniformity standards), flight over third parties is possible ② The aircraft structure is modularized (upper part: common design, lower part: can be changed according to application), and can be operated in various applications (logistics and surveying)

■Overview of PD6B-CAT3

■Aircraft specifications (planned) *Subject to change due to current specifications ➢ Aircraft dimensions: approx. 2.2m x approx. 2.4m x approx. 0.7m ➢ Maximum takeoff weight: approx. 45kg ➢ Maximum load weight: approx. 18kg ➢ Maximum cruising speed : Approximately 12 m/s (approximately 43 km/h) ➢ Maximum cruising time: Approximately 30 minutes ■ First-class type certification acquisition date: Around October 2025 (scheduled) ■ Base price: 12 million yen (excluding tax) ~ ■ 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 PDH-GS120 helicopter, which can fly for two hours and has excellent weather resistance.