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KDDI to Study AI Drone Use in Vietnam and Philippines
KDDI and its joint venture will assess artificial intelligence drones for disaster prevention and infrastructure inspection. The study will examine technical and regulatory conditions in the two countries.
Jul 7, 7:14 AM·1m read1 source
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KDDI announced last Friday that it will begin a feasibility study on using artificial intelligence drones in Vietnam and the Philippines. The project will receive subsidies from a Japanese industry ministry program that supports domestic companies expanding operations in emerging economies.
KDDI and KDDI SmartDrone, a joint venture with Japan Airlines, will evaluate the drones for disaster prevention and for patrolling and inspecting infrastructure facilities.
The companies will review market conditions, civil aviation regulations, and communication environments in both countries. The study aims to verify whether an AI drone model can improve local disaster response and increase efficiency in infrastructure maintenance. Based on the results, the companies will consider launching full-scale drone operations in Vietnam and the Philippines.
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