PD4B-ML Mark02 type receives “Second Type Certification” from the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ~Domestic industrial drone that is both safe and practical~

Base body of PD4B-ML Mark02 type (second type certified machine)

On June 24, 2025, Prodrone Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, President and CEO: Shunsuke Toya) received Type 2 Type Certification (certification number: TC23-02-01) for the "PD4B-ML Mark02" from the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. With this certification, the PD4B-ML Mark02 type can be operated as an unmanned aircraft capable of Level 3 flight (flight beyond visual line of sight without an assistant in uninhabited areas) and specific flights in densely populated areas (DID). The base aircraft for this aircraft, the PD4B-M, has been one of our main aircraft and has been sold as an industrial multicopter unmanned aircraft primarily used for infrastructure inspections, material transportation, environmental surveys, etc. As a logistics aircraft, the PD4B-ML Mark02 has a high-performance design with a maximum payload of 4.0 kg and a maximum flight distance of 12 km, as well as features such as remote monitoring and automatic flight control via LTE communication, and a redundant sensor configuration, which combine safety and practicality. [Specifications overview] ➢Model PD4B-ML Mark02 type ➢Classification 2nd type certification (multicopter/4 rotor) ➢Motor shaft distance 1280mm ➢Height 795mm ➢Propeller diameter 722mm ➢Maximum load capacity 4.0kg ➢Maximum takeoff weight 20.4kg ➢Maximum flight time 23 minutes (without load) / 16 minutes (with 4.0kg loaded) ➢ Operation mode Automated operation with GCS / LTE remote control supported ➢ Redundant configuration IMU x 3, GNSS x 2 ■About the main unit price Basic aircraft set price: 2,580,000 yen ~ (PD4BM-ML Mark02 main unit + transmitter + standard battery + gimbal camera) Sales of this aircraft are scheduled to start in late July. In addition, the base model of this aircraft, "PD4B-M", is available for sale starting from 1,985,000 yen (excluding tax), and can be customized to suit your needs. Please contact us for details. ■About the Type Certification System The Type Certification System is a certification system by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to ensure safety by inspecting whether the design, manufacturing process, and current state of unmanned aircraft comply with safety standards regarding the strength, structure, and performance of unmanned aircraft intended for specific flights. Type 2 type certification applies to aircraft intended for specific flights with access control measures in place (Category II flights). (Reference) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism official website “Aircraft Certification, etc.” ■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.