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SAN MATEO, Calif. ~ Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, has been granted an unprecedented nationwide approval by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to remotely fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). This advanced regulatory approval allows streamlined BVLOS operations using Skydio Dock and Remote Ops.
The approval eliminates the need for additional crew members or technology to detect crewed aircraft, making it easier for drone operators to inspect complex infrastructure, security perimeters, and sites following natural disasters. Operators must notify the flight area prior to takeoff using JCAB's web portal, but the approval is not location or time specific and applies across Japan with limited exceptions.
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Adam Bry, CEO at Skydio, commented on the waiver: "This waiver represents a landmark moment for the drone industry and is a reflection of regulators responding to advances in AI and autonomy that are already defining the next chapter in drones and delivering enormous value for organizations. With Skydio Dock and Remote Ops, organizations gain access to real-time data to make decisions that keep their workers safe, make their operations more efficient, and help their communities thrive."
The approval demonstrates Skydio's commitment to providing best-in-class products that unlock new use cases coupled with unique regulatory approvals driving unprecedented levels of value. With this approval in place, operators can now remotely inspect critical infrastructure safely and quickly without placing people at risk.
The approval eliminates the need for additional crew members or technology to detect crewed aircraft, making it easier for drone operators to inspect complex infrastructure, security perimeters, and sites following natural disasters. Operators must notify the flight area prior to takeoff using JCAB's web portal, but the approval is not location or time specific and applies across Japan with limited exceptions.
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Adam Bry, CEO at Skydio, commented on the waiver: "This waiver represents a landmark moment for the drone industry and is a reflection of regulators responding to advances in AI and autonomy that are already defining the next chapter in drones and delivering enormous value for organizations. With Skydio Dock and Remote Ops, organizations gain access to real-time data to make decisions that keep their workers safe, make their operations more efficient, and help their communities thrive."
The approval demonstrates Skydio's commitment to providing best-in-class products that unlock new use cases coupled with unique regulatory approvals driving unprecedented levels of value. With this approval in place, operators can now remotely inspect critical infrastructure safely and quickly without placing people at risk.
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