India Drone Solar Panel Inspection "Air Probe" Signed Alliance with FLIGHTS in Japan | Press Release of FLIGHTS Co., Ltd.

It has the following features that contribute to solving problems in electrical safety .

[Background of Alliance Conclusion-Reason for Deploying "AirProbe" in Japan-]

Recent issues surrounding electrical safety include "increased renewable energy power generation equipment and accidents," "aging of equipment," "shortage of safety personnel," and "intensification of natural disasters." Even in such an environment, it is essential to continue security operations for the stable supply of electric power, which is an important infrastructure.

In response to this situation, on April 30, 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced the "Electrical Security Sector Smart Security Action Plan." By introducing new technologies such as IoT, AI, and drones, we aim to "smart electrical safety" that achieves both "maintenance and improvement of security" and "improvement of productivity". Aiming for realization around 2025, we are reviewing laws and regulations, formulating guidelines, and supporting technological development. In addition, the FIT Law revised in 2017 imposes obligations on solar power generation companies to submit business plans and maintenance and inspections, and the importance of regular inspections is increasing. After the PoC period, both sides decided that the drone and software "AirProbe" could fully contribute to solving the problems in front of them and realizing "a future in which new technologies will be utilized in the electrical safety field" several years later. We have reached the conclusion of this alliance. Image Source: Electrical security field Smart security action plan / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry https://www.meti.go.jp/shingikai/safety_security/smart_hoan/denryoku_anzen/20210430_action_plan.html [Future outlook] FLIGHTS is 2,000 by the end of this year MW, to carry out panel inspection for 5,000 MW by the end of next year. By the end of next year, we aim to become the number one drone analysis service in Japan. AirProbe will continue to develop further software functions and localize it to the Japanese market so that it can be used for a series of operations and maintenance after inspection. As a result, both companies will contribute to solving problems in the maintenance of photovoltaic power generation panels, which are expected to increase in the future. [Representative's comment] ◼︎ FLIGHTS Representative Director Shuhei Togeshita “Compared to overseas, the spread of solar panel inspection by drone is delayed in Japan. Since power plants tend to be small, there is a economies of scale in system development. It is a difficult environment to work in. As a result, it is thought that there is a vicious cycle in which inspection costs are high and the spread is delayed. We have accumulated a lot of inspection results and have realized the development of high-performance but low-priced software by utilizing the results. By deploying this in Japan, we will provide "overwhelmingly low cost" and "reliable drone service". We will continue to contribute to the spread of smart security in the O & M industry. ”◼︎ AirProbe CEO Aditya Bhat“ For large-scale solar power plant inspections by drone, consistent high quality from both infrared and RGB cameras. It is necessary to acquire the most important data. This can provide the highest quality data to the client. FLIGHTS operates and trains drones in the field of civil engineering and infrastructure inspection all over Japan, and is safe and low cost all over Japan. We have accumulated abundant experience and advanced drone operation know-how that can operate drones. In addition to this, AirProbe's successful alliances with many overseas companies have made it localized in Japan, "To the solar industry. We would like to provide "services that can truly contribute" together. "[Company Profile] ◼︎ Overview of FLIGHTS Co., Ltd. With the vision of" becoming a company that contributes most to the creation of a drone / robotics premise society, "infrastructure Inspection, surveying, drone operation, installation and software development in the agricultural industry. Utilizing the drone operation know-how and achievements accumulated since the company was established, we will collaborate with partner companies with knowledge in various industries to develop our business. Company name: FLIGHTS Inc. Representative: Shuhei Togeshita Business description: Drone sales, operation, software development, etc. Established: March 4, 2016 Japan Company Location: 1-19 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo -12 Dogenzaka Imai Building 6th floor URL: https://flightsinc.jp/◼︎AirProbe Overview A pioneer in the field of solar panel inspection by drone. It has a track record of inspecting more than 22GW of solar power plants around the world and improving the performance of assets under management by an average of 1%. It deals with advanced "software" and "turnkey solutions" to increase the adoption and reliability of solar assets, operational efficiency, terrain survey, construction progress and quality monitoring, aerial thermography, high resolution visual inspection, solar We provide on-site digital platforms that enable digital twinization of assets. Company name: AirProbe Representative: CEO Aditya Bhat Business description: Software development Established: 2017 Headquarters location: 1064, 18th main, 2nd stage, BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076, IndiaURL: https://airprobe.tech/