テクノロジー｜ドローン国産化支援の新方針 / Technology | New Policy to Support Domestic Drone Production

Summary

The government has announced a policy to support the domestic production of drones under the Economic Security Promotion Act.

Currently, the use of drones in the country is on the rise, but most of them rely on foreign products. In response to this, the government aims to subsidize up to 50% of the costs for research and development and capital investments, with a goal of establishing a production system capable of manufacturing 80,000 units annually by 2030. This initiative is intended to ensure a stable domestic supply and promote the expansion of drone usage across various fields.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, why are drones getting so much attention?
Log: Well, Chako, it’s important from the perspective of economic security. Right now, we’re relying heavily on foreign products, so there’s a push for domestic production.
Chako: I see! So, where are they used?
Log: They’re expected to be used in areas like disaster response, infrastructure inspections, and logistics services.
Navi: In these fields, the use of drones is thought to contribute to increased efficiency and safety.

Admin’s Note

I believe that the government’s policy to support the domestic production of drones is a significant step forward in improving Japan’s technological capabilities. In particular, the increased use of drones for disaster response and infrastructure inspections is likely to enhance overall safety in society. As Chako mentioned in her question, the applications for drones are expanding, and I am very excited about their future developments. I hope that the efforts toward domestic production will bear fruit.