日本郵便 ドローンで荷物配送試験

Japan Post Drone Parcel Delivery Test

Japan Post Drone Parcel Delivery Test
国土交通省は去年12月、過疎地などでのドローンの飛行規制を緩和しています

Last December, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism eased regulations on drone flights in depopulated areas.

Last December, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism eased regulations on drone flights in depopulated areas.
操縦士らが目視できない範囲でも地上の補助者や注意を促す看板を不要とする「レベル3.5」の飛行を承認しました

Approved for Level 3.5 flight, which eliminates the need for ground assistants and warning signs even within the visual range of the pilots.

Approved for Level 3.5 flight, which eliminates the need for ground assistants and warning signs even within the visual range of the pilots.
日本郵便は21日、この「レベル3.5」のもと、ドローンを使って荷物を配送する「試験飛行」を実施しました

On the 21st, Japan Post conducted a test flight using a drone to deliver packages under this Level 3.5.

On the 21st, Japan Post conducted a test flight using a drone to deliver packages under this Level 3.5.
重さ4.5キロの荷物を一度に運べる物流専用のドローンを使いました

We used a drone specifically designed for logistics that can transport packages weighing 4.5 kg at once.

We used a drone specifically designed for logistics that can transport packages weighing 4.5 kg at once.
およそ11キロの距離を19分ほどで配送する想定でしたが、雪の影響で飛行は途中で中止となりました

It was supposed to be delivered in about 19 minutes over a distance of approximately 11 km, but the flight was canceled midway due to snow.

It was supposed to be delivered in about 19 minutes over a distance of approximately 11 km, but the flight was canceled midway due to snow.