JAL implementing drones to support island life
JAL has concluded a drone project agreement with the town of Setouchi-cho, on the island of Amami in the Kagoshima prefecture at the southernmost tip of Japan. The undertaking studies the transportation of relief goods to isolated communities in times of natural disasters and transportation services for daily necessities and medical supplies.
JAL conducted demonstrations to build an implementation model for remote island regions, using drones during disasters as well as during ordinary times, by combining drone operations with ICT, such as smartphone apps.
Because remote islands face challenges in responding to natural disasters and maintaining stable maritime logistics, JAL set up scenarios to solve problems with drones. It conducted demonstrations with the participation of residents of each community, local governments, and related organisations and companies. (cj)