3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
[O3-12-01] The future of wide area disaster response by drones and air mobilities
Keywords:Drone, Air Mobility
This session aims to discuss the future of wide area disaster response by drones and air mobilities. Japan is facing problems of population decline so it is necessary to consider the social implementation of new technologies in order to cope with large-scale disasters. When disasters occur, Unmanned Aircraft Systems are expected to be active in areas such as wide-area disaster surveys and emergency transportations. Many first responders have already started using small multicopters for research purposes. In the 2020s, commercialization of large cargo drones and air mobilities are expected. In this session, we will mainly discuss three themes. Firstly, we will consider the future image of drone and air mobility based society. The Japanese government has made cabinet decisions on commercialization of drone at level 4 in 2022 and air mobility in 2023 as important policy goals. Secondly, we will analyze how to use new technologies including Unmanned Aircraft Systems and eVTOL. eVOTL has the potential to contribute to the potential of emergency supplies, medical staff and patients. Thirdly, we will discuss technical and legal issues.
In order to proceed with the implementation of drones for disaster response, it is necessary to work on the improvement of safety. We also need to share significance of thies approach with various stakeholders including public and private sectors.
In order to proceed with the implementation of drones for disaster response, it is necessary to work on the improvement of safety. We also need to share significance of thies approach with various stakeholders including public and private sectors.