Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Osaka Institute of Technology, the first person in software system development, and the Kochi City Fire Department in Kochi Prefecture have signed a cooperation agreement to train drone operators for firefighting and disaster prevention.In the future, we will collaborate to promote research and development and establish operational methods and training methods.

 According to the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, the university, Osaka Institute of Technology, and First Person started joint research on drones in 2019, and have been working to improve operations in firefighting and disaster prevention activities with the cooperation of the Kochi City Fire Department.However, since a method for training drone operators has not been established, an online course systematizing the program will be held for the staff of the Kochi City Fire Department from 2020, and in March 2021, about 3 operators will be operated. Raised a person.

 However, the environment surrounding drones is constantly changing due to the technological development of the aircraft and the revision of laws and regulations.Therefore, in order to improve the effectiveness of firefighting and disaster prevention activities through proper operation of drones, continuous training of operators and updating of operation policies are indispensable.

 With the conclusion of this agreement, the four parties will continue to work together to promote continuous training for operators and review operation methods, aiming to improve the effectiveness of firefighting and disaster prevention.

reference:[Nara Institute of Science and Technology] Concluded an agreement on promotion of industry-government-academia collaboration aimed at fostering unmanned aerial vehicle operators indispensable for firefighting and disaster prevention (PDF)

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