With drones,

towards our

future society

To support the creation of new markets
and the sound development
of industry for for AMS (including UAS and UAM)

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About JUIDA

JUIDA's mission - To facilitate
and support the development
of the new industry of for AMS (including UAS and UAM)

Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) aims to actively promote the industry of the next-generation mobility systems (Advanced Mobility Systems, abbreviated as "AMS"), including Japanese unmanned aerial vehicles.

Since its establishment in July 2014, we have been working on industrial promotion of unmanned aerial vehicles and support for market creation.

In July 2021, the "next-generation mobility system (AMS)" including so-called flying cars that carry people and fly in the sky with the aim of sound development and market creation as an integrated industry was defined so that we can expand and accelerate our activities.

UAS opened up the "industrial sky revolution" thanks to their unlimited possibilities, and as such their utilization began in various fields. At the same time, research and development of new technologies and products have progressed rapidly, and international competition has been intensifying.

We publish newsletters and hold seminars to instantly inform our members of national and international trends and issues of UAS.We also promote safety of UAS operations by creating guidelines, accrediting training schools and issuing certificates to drone pilots and flight safety management personnel. A close communication between government and private sector is essential, and we serve as the bridge to convey constructive suggestions.

Since 2016, we organize Japan Drone Expo - Japan's largest exhibition specialized for drones annually in Tokyo area, which plays a prominent role in the promotion of UAS industry.

The number of JUIDA members is rapidly increasing as the UAS industry is becoming more active. Among them are organizations, companies and individuals of various fields, research centers, universities and colleges, relevant ministries and agencies, and local governments.

In July 2021, it was clarified that the scope of efforts would include next-generation mobility systems (AMS) such as flying cars, and that we would proceed to contribute to industrial promotion by making next-generation mobility systems (AMS) an integrated industry.

JUIDA will enhance its collaboration with external organizations and will contribute to international standardization activities as well as regional revitalization.

PresidentShinji SuzukiProfessor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo
Project Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo

Since the establishment in July 2014, JUIDA has been actively promoting and supporting the AMS industry through 4 pillars - education, market creation, safety standard and international cooperation, based on our member network nationally and internationally.

Education

Education and Certification
for Drone Operation Professionals

For the sound development of the UAV industry, JUIDA accredited schools train professionals with high operating skills and safety knowledge for UAS. With more than 200 schools nationwide, JUIDA has become a leader in the UAS education sector.In addition, 4 JUIDA test airfields are set up in Ibaraki Prefecture (Tsukuba), Kyoto Prefecture (ATR Keihanna), Saitama Prefecture (Omiya) and Tochigi Prefecture (Nasushiobara) to support the R&D of drones and human resource development.

Creation of Market

Supporting the activation
of AMS industry and
expanding the population
of drone users

JUIDA organizes Japan Drone Expo annually, which is Japan's largest international exhibition & conference specializing in drones. Throughout the whole year, JUIDA also organizes and supports various events, seminars and symposiums.

Safety Standards

Establishment of rules
essential for the social
implementation of UAS

The first mission since JUIDA's establishment was to formulate the safety guidelines for UAS. Until now, JUIDA has established the following guidelines.

・Safety Guidelines for Unmanned Aircrafts (August 2015)
・Safety Guidelines for Unmanned Aircrafts in Logistics (March 2018)

From now on, we will continue to work actively on creating rules necessary to respond to changes in industry and technology. In February 2019, JUIDA became the first organization signing agreement with the East Japan Self-Defense Forces regarding "Provisions of Large-scale Disaster Response". We have started using drones for disaster prevention and responses on sites and will continue our social contribution through the utilization of drones.

International Cooperation

Cooperation with overseas related organizations
and international standardization activities

JUIDA has signed Memorandum of Understanding with 30 organizations from 20 countries (as of November 2020) and has built strong partnerships with numerous overseas AMS (including UAS and UAM) organizations in terms of information exchange and business matching etc.We also participate in the review committee for International Standardization for UAS, ISO/TC20/SC16, with the aim of establishing the global position of Japanese drone industry, and to promote Japan's first set of standardization.

With drones, towards our future society