JUIDA’s Indonesian Family Visits Japan Post-COVID, Tours Itabashi Drone Field

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, JUIDA’s Indonesian family, a key MOU partner, visited JUIDA alongside JUIDA members and Indonesian guests. The delegation included representatives from Chuo Senko, which oversees JUIDA Indonesia operations, and the president of Moestopo University. Discussions covered Indonesia’s latest developments and a wide range of topics, including future collaboration frameworks.

As part of their visit, the delegation toured the Itabashi Drone Field, which opened on October 1, 2024, through the collaboration of Mitsui Fudosan and several other companies. This facility combines logistics and drone development as a next-generation innovation hub. It is equipped with an environment to test drone delivery technology and operational management. Additionally, the facility includes expansive indoor and outdoor flight areas and dedicated testing infrastructure, supporting research into applications such as disaster relief, infrastructure inspections, and efficiency improvements in logistics. Visitors expressed admiration, with comments such as, “This is amazing” and “We need something like this in our country.” The Itabashi Drone Field is a multifunctional facility capable of providing training within netted areas and conducting building inspection drills. It holds great potential for diverse applications, and further utilization is highly anticipated. For more information about the facility, please visit:
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2024/1002_02/

During the tour, the delegation also observed a scene where Blue Innovation provided drone training for members of the Japan University Toyama Girls’ High School drone club. Watching the students’ earnest engagement left a strong impression, showcasing how drones are steadily taking root among the next generation. It was a heartwarming moment that underscored the potential of youth-driven innovation. To learn more about the collaboration between Blue Innovation and the high school, please refer to the following link:
https://www.blue-i.co.jp/cloud_mobility/column_10.html

Through this visit to JUIDA and the tour of the Itabashi Drone Field, both the Indonesian family and JUIDA members reaffirmed their commitment to working closely together to advance the drone industries in both countries. By leveraging their respective strengths in technological innovation, standardization, and education, they aim to support each other in achieving sustainable growth, concluding the visit on a positive and forward-looking note.

■For more information, please contact
JUIDA International Relations and Development:ohzora@uas-japan.org