fly Co., Ltd. First in Japan! Launch of unmanned aerial photography service “SKYPIX” using drones

[fly Co., Ltd.] First in Japan! Launch of unmanned aerial photography service “SKYPIX” using drone ​
fly Co., Ltd. Press release: February 27, 2025 First in Japan! Launch of unmanned aerial photography service “SKYPIX” using drones ~Bringing spectacular views to the palm of your hand to create a sustainable tourist destination. ～ fly Co., Ltd. (Head office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Hiroki Funatsu), JTB Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinagawa-ku,
Representative Director and President Executive Officer: Eijiro Yamakita, hereinafter “JTB”), Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinagawa-ku, Representative Director and President) Tottori Mitsuko (hereinafter referred to as “JAL”) will launch Japan’s first(*) automatic unmanned aerial photography service using drones and automatic video editing service using AI “SKYPIX” (hereinafter referred to as this service) in order to create the appeal of tourist destinations. A service demonstration will be conducted at Kankakei, Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, from March 1st (Saturday) to May 6th (Tuesday), and the official service is scheduled to begin on August 1st (Friday). *Research by Fly Co., Ltd. ●HP
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112408/12/112408-12-9d2aee227c65ca50d6de41593f0a6daa-265×187.png ~A spectacular view in the palm of your hand. ～ / ～Stunning Views, Right inYour Hands.～ Even if a tourist destination has an attractive scenic view, there are many cases where it does not generate any income. This service is an initiative that aims to become a
sustainable tourist destination by further drawing out the charm of the region and allowing tourist destinations to generate their own income. Additionally, a “business model patent” is currently being applied for for this service, and the three companies will continue to work together to create tourism content in order to promote regional tourism. ■ Overview of this service
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112408/12/112408-12-369d006f6c1b0964c1c07449549bda72-786×309.png This service is the first in Japan that allows anyone to easily enjoy shooting and viewing videos from an aerial perspective that cannot normally be seen. Once the customer scans the installed QR code with their smartphone and makes the payment, the drone will take off and automatically photograph the beautiful scenery and the customer from the sky along a pre-programmed optimal route. The footage taken by the drone is automatically edited by AI, and high-quality, impactful footage is delivered to the customer. There is no need to download an app, and it supports multiple languages ​​such as English and Chinese, making it easy for overseas customers to use. By using automatic and unmanned aerial photography using drones, it is possible to
communicate the charms of the rich tourist destinations of Japan throughout the four seasons. We also believe that the burden on business operators at tourist destinations is low, and that
information can be disseminated to the world. ■ Overview of this service
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112408/12/112408-12-83053bbba4edbd090304a0ab40373f29-492×87.png Fly/JTB will operate and operate the drone. The roles of each company are as follows. 〇JTB Co., Ltd. ・Planning and design of SKYPIX business utilizing knowledge of content development at tourist destinations ・Creating business plans and income and expenditure plans, building business systems, and establishing management methods ・Cultivate introduction areas and develop horizontal expansion flow for nationwide expansion 〇fly Co., Ltd. ・Development, operation, and maintenance of the SKYPIX core system utilizing knowledge of drone operation management in the creative and industrial fields
・Establishment of a drone operation management system (including compliance with laws and regulations) and guidance and support for local operation managers 〇Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. ・To improve customer operability, advice based on JAL’s app knowledge and cabin crew’s customer perspective ・Communicate the appeal of tourist destinations and conduct promotions to attract tourists using the JAL website etc. ■ Demonstration operation overview Period: March 1, 2025 (Saturday) – May 6, 2025 (Tuesday) Business hours: 9:00 to 17:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays *Excluding Kankakei Ropeway holidays Location: Kankakei National Park, Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, second observation deck at the summit Price: 2,000 yen (tax included) per session H P: https://www.kankakei.co.jp/ *Kankakei SKYPIX is operated by Shodoshima Sogo Kaihatsu Co., Ltd., which operates the Kankakei Ropeway and operates a local product store.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112408/12/112408-12-9784ca0396f52b9031e517564d263d87-822×206.png ■Future developments We plan to expand this service both within Japan and overseas. The aim is to have 47 locations in Japan (at least one in each prefecture) by 2027. As this service becomes more popular, we will transform commemorative photos into new “experiential content.” 〇JTB Corporation JTB’s business domain is “interaction creation business,” and we work to solve regional and social issues by designing people x places x interaction. By developing tourism content that utilizes local resources, we will expand the number of people who interact with us and contribute to sustainable regional development. *”Exchange Creation Project” is a registered trademark of JTB Co., Ltd. ○fly Inc. fly is a group that uses drones and other technologies to co-nurturing “spirits, excitement, and the future” and continues to take on challenges through production, education, and consulting businesses. By maximizing the potential of drones and promoting their use in new fields, we will provide experiences that move people’s hearts and contribute to the creation of a more prosperous society. ○Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. JAL will continue to work as one to promote the ESG strategy, which is our top strategy, and aim to become the airline group that is most chosen and loved by customers in the world by creating sustainable social and economic value by creating relationships and connections through transportation.