The objective of the MoU signed with Fukushima RTF is to accelerate drone technology, business and areas of common interest
Looking to boost the Indian drone industry, the Drone Federation of India (DFI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Japanese test field Fukushima Robot Test Field (RTF).
Fukushima RTF provides an environment that enables various testings such as collision avoidance, forced landing, falling, long distance flight and promotes the practical application of unmanned aircraft systems, the DFI said in a statement.
The objective of the MoU signed with Fukushima RTF is to accelerate drone technology, business and areas of common interest.
“A key focus area of this collaboration is to develop a state-of-the-art testing site in India that will incorporate RTF’s expertise towards building testing infrastructure,” it added.
Indigenous companies like Asteria Aerospace, Quidich Innovation Labs, AutoMicroUAS, Aarav Unmanned Systems and Indrones are members of the DFI.
“This joint collaboration will help strengthen the pillars of the drone manufacturing ecosystem in the long run and add further momentum to excellent bilateral ties with Japan,” it said.
The RTF and the DFI will also act as facilitators between Japanese companies and Indian drone business operators to expand their business in other countries, the statement said.
