A joint venture participating with Toko Computer Service (TCS), headed by President Kenta Nikaido and based in Odate City, is undertaking a demonstration project using logistics drones for bear countermeasures.
During testing conducted last month in Fujisato Town, the consortium verified an operational procedure where a cargo-carrying drone flies automatically while using a camera to patrol for bears. Under this workflow, if a bear is spotted, a separate drone rushes to the scene.
With efficient bear countermeasures anticipated, the company stated that it intends to examine the results and expand the initiative both within the prefecture and nationwide.
