May 31, 2024
ACSL Ltd.

ACSL strengthens LTE connectivity for logistics drones
Navicom Aviation and Elsight Provide the Solution
ACSL has decided to introduce the "Halo" communications module provided by Navicom

Aviation and Elsight for logistics drones.
"Halo" will strengthen LTE communications, which is a major issue in mountainous and hillyareas, and promote the social implementation of drone logistics in the logistics field, wherelong-distance flights beyond visual line of sight are prerequisite.
ACSL Ltd. (Head Office: Edogawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Satoshi Washiya; hereinafter "ACSL") has decided
to introduce the "Halo" communications module provided by Navicom Aviation Co., Ltd. (Head Office:Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koji Hiratsuka; hereinafter "Navicom Aviation") and Israel's Elsight Ltd.
(Head Office: Or-Yehuda Israel; CEO: Yoav Amitai; hereinafter "Elsight") to drones dedicated tologistics.
"Halo" is a patented platform designed specifically for drone flights beyond visual line of sight,
capable of integrating LTE, 5G, and satellite communications. As a solution that improves the reliabilityof the C2 Link1 connection, which is essential for safe flight, Halo is already being adopted in the latest
drone products in Europe, the United States, Australia, and other regions.
In Japan, the systems for the real-world application of drones are advancing with the authorizationof Level 4 Flights2 in December 2022 and the introduction of Level 3.5 Flights3 in December 2023.
However, in areas where there is a high demand for drones in the logistics sector, such as mountainous
and remote islands, the stability of LTE communication connections, which are necessary for longdistance flights beyond visual line of sight, has been an issue.
With the introduction of "Halo", ACSL will be able to significantly improve LTE communication
connectivity and, by making LTE communications from multiple telecommunications companies
redundant, enable flights in areas that were previously difficult to reach with a single LTEcommunication. Along with providing drones dedicated to logistics, ACSL will further promote thesocial implementation of drones in the logistics field.

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C2 Link

An abbreviation for "Command and Control Link," which is used to remotely operate and control drones.

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Level 4"Unassisted beyond visual line of sight flight in populated areas"*3Level 3.5

A flight method that uses digital technology to eliminate the access control measures (placement of assistantsand signs) required for the conventional Level 3 ("flying beyond visual line of sight without an assistant in
uninhabited areas"), and allows for conditional flying over roads, railways, etc.

Comment from Satoshi Washiya, CEO of ACSLAs a leading company of domestic drones, ACSL has been promoting the expansion of drone use inJapan in various fields, including Level 3 flight 3 in 2018 and obtaining the first type certification andachieving Level 4 flight in March 2023. We are very pleased to be able to collaborate with a partnerwith innovative technology to ensure the stability of the communication environment, which is one of
the most important issues in the logistics field, which we are focusing in Japan. Elsight's products
have a track record of being adopted in logistics drones in various countries, and we believe that byimproving the quality of our logistics drones, we can expand the areas where drones can be used andcontribute to promoting the social implementation of drones in the logistics field in Japan.
Comment from Koji Hiratsuka, President and CEO of Navicom Aviation
Navicom Aviation has provided equipment that supports the safe and efficient operation of manned
aircraft for disaster response and security operations. Today, as the capabilities of drones andunmanned aerial vehicles have improved and their implementation in society has become possible,
we believe that it is our mission to address and provide solutions to one of the challenges ofcommunication and that is communication. Together with ACSL and Elsight, we will take on challenges
and strive to create a prosperous future by expanding drone operations.
Comment from Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight
Elsight is very excited about working with ACSL and our partner, Navicom Aviation, as this opens
another promising market for drones and other autonomous systems to gain beyond the visual line ofsight (BVLOS) capabilities with our Halo solution. Our Halo is suitable for all applications in the various
vertical markets and integrates seamlessly with most unmanned aerial vehicle models usedcommercially. The significant improvements and cost savings are the true drivers of this industry,
while the Elsight Halo is the enabler, by making non-line of sight missions possible.
【About ACSL Ltd.】 https://www.acsl.co.jp/en
ACSL is developing domestic industrial drones to realize labor-saving and automation of existing
industrial operations, and in particular, it provides cutting-edge autonomous control technology
equipped with image processing and AI edge computing technology, as well as industrial drones
equipped with the same technology. These drones have already been adopted in a variety of fields,
including infrastructure inspection, postal and logistics, and disaster prevention.
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【About Navicom Aviation Co., Ltd.】https://www.n-aviation.com/eng/
Navicom Aviation has developed a mapping system for the Japanese aviation market and isexpanding into the Asian region. The mapping system, based on Iridium satellite communications, isused by government agencies that play a central role in the country. The National Police Agency, theFire and Aviation Corps, the Self-Defense Forces, other private businesses, and private airlines are
the main customers.
【About Elsight Ltd.】https://www.elsight.com/
Elsight (ASX:ELS) delivers Connection Confidence with proprietary bonding connectivity thatincorporates both software and hardware elements to deliver reliable, secure, high bandwidthcommunications - even in the most challenging areas for stationary, portable, or actively mobile
situational requirements. Elsight provides robust, secured connectivity to unmanned aerial andground systems manufacturers, operators, and integrators globally.

【Inquiries for this news release】
ACSL Ltd., PR
Tel: 03-6456-0931 Email: pr@acsl.co.jp

Attention
This document is an unofficial translation of the timely disclosure on May 31, 2024 by ACSL and thisis for reference purpose only. In case of a discrepancy between the English and Japanese versions,
the Japanese original shall prevail.

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