＜Joint Release＞
April 04, 2024
KDDI CORPORATION
KDDI SmartDrone Corporation
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
East Japan Railway Company
Weathernews Inc.
Mediceo Corporation

Demonstration of Pharmaceutical Delivery Management Using Drone Port~Working towards the social implementation of drone delivery services, aiming for safe supply management
and labor reduction~
KDDI CORPORATION (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Makoto Takahashi), KDDI SmartDrone
Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Masafumi Hirono), Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
(Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President and Group CEO: Yuji Akasaka), East Japan Railway Company(Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Yuji Fukasawa), Weathernews Inc.(Headquarters: Chiba-shi,Chiba, President: Chihito Kusabiraki) and Mediceo Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President:Kuniaki Imagawa) conducted a demonstration of pharmaceutical delivery management using a drone port(hereinafter referred to as the “Demonstration”) from February 13 to February 22, 2024, in Koto-ku, Tokyo.

This demonstration is based on the “Demonstration Project for the Promotion of Drone Logistics Service
Implementation in Tokyo”, established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government aiming to accelerate the social
implementation of drone logistics services in Tokyo.
Following Japan’s first pharmaceutical delivery demonstration using Level 4 flights in December 2023 (*1),
this demonstration focused on using drone ports to verify the safe transfer of pharmaceuticals and to reducethe manpower required for delivery management.
(*1) “First ever Demonstration of Level 4 Drone Flights for Pharmaceutical Delivery in Japan”(Based on research by KDDI, KDDI Smart Drone, Japan Airlines, East Japan Railway Company, Weathernews, andMediceo; as of December 8, 2023.)
Level 4 drone flight: Unmanned flights beyond visual line of sight in populated areas.

Role of each company in FY 2023 demonstration
KDDI CORPORATION
KDDI SmartDrone Corporation
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
East Japan Railway Company
Weathernews Inc.
Mediceo Corporation

Project Leadership
Provision of smart drone platform
Aircraft operation of Level 4 flights
Development and evaluation of drone logistics business
Operation and verification of drone port operations
Support in studying future implementation locations for drone
logistics business
Provision of weather data and operational advice for safe
operations
Development and validation of procedures for pharmaceuticaldelivery using drones

1．Overview of the Demonstration（1）Outline
The verification of the effectiveness of drone ports and operational flows were conducted from February 13 toFebruary 22, 2024, in preparation for the social implementation of drone logistics services.
In order for drone logistics services to be widely utilized in society, it is necessary to ensure the safe operationof drones and achieve safe and reliable delivery and receipt of goods. Additionally, improving convenienceand reducing the labor required for delivery and receipt management are crucial factors.
Previous demonstrations required personnel for safe landing of drones and receipt of deliveries. Therefore, inthis demonstration, a takeoff/landing site with drone port capable of storing packages was constructed in alocation adjacent to a medical facility. The verification focused on the safety during takeoff and landing, as
well as the convenience of supply management which is required for a drone-based pharmaceutical delivery
service.

Date & Time

February 13, 2024, to February 22, 2024 (weekdays only).
From approximately 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Demonstration
Location

5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Demonstration
location

Source: GSI website

Drone Port

Drone port manufactured by IHI
Transport Machinery

Size

Drone Landing
Range
ApplicablePackage Size

Notification
function
The way toremove package

Drone‘ACSL-PF2‘ manufactured by ACSLPower source
Total length(includingpropeller)
Height(excludingantenna)
Ground speed
Maximum
endurance
Maximum
payloadMaximum takeoff
weightWind resistance
performance

Height 2.4m
Width 2m
Depth 4.8m
Width 1.5m × Depth 1.5m
Width 260mm
Depth 340mm
Height 200mm
Weight 2.7kg (max.)
Equipped with a function tosend package receipt e-mails
Enter the PIN number
indicated in the parcel receipt
e-mail on the touch panel toopen the slot and retrieve theparcel.
Single phase AC100V, 1.5kVA
1,173mm

526mm

10m/s
29minutes（payload 0kg）
2.75kg9.8kg
10m/s

（2）Operational Flow of Drone Ports（3）Cooperation
IHI Transport Machinery
St. Luke's International Hospital
SHOWA University Koto Toyosu Hospital
Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR
Tokyo Rinkai Hospital
2．Results of the Demonstration
During the demonstration period, approximately 40 hospital personnel visited the booth to experiencepharmaceutical delivery using a drone port. Among them were individuals such as Dr. Goto, the president ofthe Tokyo Hospital Pharmacists Association from St. Luke’s International Hospital,
Dr. Kashiwabara from SHOWA University Koto Toyosu Hospital, Dr. Yamaguchi
from Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, and Dr. Katsuta from Tokyo Rinkai Hospital.
Many participants expressed their desire to have compact drone ports installed inspaces such as the rooftops of hospitals. Dr. Goto, president of the Tokyo Hospital
Pharmaceutical Association, commented "In addition to receiving pharmaceuticals,
if it becomes possible to ship them out from hospitals, it will enable returns andemergency transfers between hospitals. Furthermore, If the drone port can beused for pharmaceutical delivery at night, it will contribute to labor reduction during
low-staffing periods for both hospitals and pharmaceutical wholesalers.
Dr. Goto
Regarding the social implementation, the need for drone ports of appropriate
President, Tokyo Hospitalsizes for installation sites, the need for system integration between drone
Pharmacists Association,
Vice President, Pharmaceutical Dept.,
ports and drones, and the demand for drones capable of landing with high
St. Luke's International Hospitalaccuracy and carrying larger payloads were recognized. Based on theissues and expectations identified through this demonstration, efforts will be made to realize pharmaceuticaldelivery services in Tokyo in the future.

Hospital personnel observing the demonstration

3．Future Developments
The technical, operational, and business challenges identified through this demonstration and previous
pharmaceutical delivery verifications will continue to be examined. The focus is on establishing a safe
operational system and a viable business model for the drone-based pharmaceutical delivery service.
In addition, there are plans to conduct a long-term drone service demonstration with Level 4 drone flights inTokyo in FY2024. In the future, the goal is to advance demonstrations towards the realization of droneassisted urban development and the expansion of diverse services, including logistics.

（Reference）■Past efforts toward social implementation of drone logistics＜FY2021＞
The first drone food delivery and pharmaceutical delivery in a manned zone in Tokyo was carried out to verify
the operational and business feasibility closer to real life.
・ Press release on November 11, 2021 (Only in Japanese)
Tokyo's first trial of drone food delivery in a manned zone was conducted at WATERS takeshiba on
November 20, 2021, for the first time in Tokyo.
・ Press release on February 1, 2022
First in Tokyo, Drone to Cross Eitai Bridge and Other Bridges in Pharmaceutical Delivery Experiment＜FY2022＞
In addition to conducting a one-month medical supply delivery experiment using remote autonomous drone
flights to verify safety, efforts were also made to increase awareness and understanding among community
residents by holding drone classes at elementary schools.
・ Press release on January 24,2023
Demonstration of long-term drone operations with a view to future Level 4 flights in Tokyo＜FY2023＞
Japan's first (*) demonstration of Level 4 drone flight for the transport of medical supplies was carriedout, and through a one-week operation rather than a one-day operation, technical, institutional, andoperational issues were identified for the actual operation.
・Press release on January 24,2023
First ever Demonstration of Level 4 Drone Flights for Pharmaceutical Delivery in Japan(*) Based on research by KDDI, KDDI Smart Drone, Japan Airlines, East Japan Railway Company, Weathernews, and Mediceo;
as of December 8, 2023.

■About KDDI SmartDrone Corporation
KDDI SmartDrone Corporation is building a service that enables safe remote and long-haul flights by controllingdrones using mobile communications such as 4G LTE. KDDI SmartDrone is working to realize new businesses
with drones and to provide agile services that meet customer needs in various fields such as inspection, logistics,surveillance, agriculture, and surveying.
*Company profile (Japanese): https://kddi.smartdrone.co.jp/■About the Air Mobility Business of Japan Airlines Co.Ltd.
JAL aims to realize a society in which next-generation air mobility, as typified by drones and eVTOLs, is utilizedin various regions of Japan by leveraging the knowledge and technology cultivated in the air transportationbusiness. To date, we have actively participated in demonstrations and surveys in various regions of Japan,
and have made steady progress toward commercialization; in FY2023, we launched a drone business in theAmami Islands. In November 2023, we entered into a capital and business partnership with KDDI SmartDrone
Corporation. We will accelerate the social implementation of drones by jointly working to realize and expand
the use of advanced drone applications, including Beyond Line of Sight operations and other remoteautonomous flights.
*Company profile: https://www.jal.com/en/

■About East Japan Railway Company “TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY”
East Japan Railway Company(JR East) is promoting the development of "TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY".
Inheriting the historical background of the city's role as the gateway to Edo (old Tokyo) and the memory ofinnovation in the area where Japan's first railroad line ran, JR East has adopted the development concept of"Global Gateway" and aims to create a city where new business and culture will continue to be born as a "testing
ground for enriched lifestyles 100 years from now. The project aims to create a town where new business andculture will continue to emerge as a "testing ground for enriched living 100 years from now.
Complex I and the area surrounding Takanawa Gateway Station will open at the end of fiscal 2024 (March2025), and the other buildings (Complex II, Cultural Creation Building, and Residential Building) and the areasurrounding each building will open during fiscal 2025.
In this city, further demonstrations will be conducted with the aim of implementing drones in various scenes
within the city.
*Official Website: https://www.takanawagateway-city.com/en/■About Weathernews, Inc.
Weathernews was born from the founder's passionate desire to "protect the lives of sailors" after experiencing
a maritime accident in 1970. Since then, Weathernews has taken on the challenge of delivering weather
information to those who truly need it, as information that can be used as a response. The weather service
market, which began at sea, has expanded to the sky and land, and with the slogan, "We want to help people
in times of emergency," we currently provide risk communication services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year tocustomers in approximately 50 countries around the world. Weather information is essential for drone flightsafety. Weathernews' Aviation Meteorology Business Division supports flight safety by leveraging its 38 yearsof expertise in weather and dynamic information support for manned aircraft such as airliners and helicopters.
*Company profile : https://global.weathernews.com/■About Mediceo Corporation
Mediceo supports the healthy lifestyles of the Japanese people as a member of the MEDIPAL Group, whosebusiness field is “medicine, health and beauty”. As Japan's birthrate declines and the population ages, people's
needs for healthy lifestyles are increasing. In this environment, we, as a social infrastructure company thatstably supports the distribution of "medicine, health, and beauty," play a role in accurately and efficiently
connecting the wishes of those who manufacture products with the wishes of those who wait for the products
they need. Furthermore, in order to best for all supply chain, we are pursuing and realizing logistics that is lean,highly satisfactory to customers, and strong in case of emergency, and at the same time, we are working on
various innovations such as developing and nurturing new businesses with high social value.
As a wholesaler that provides safe, stable, and valuable distribution that meets the expectations of society andour customers, we will continue to evolve in line with our management philosophy of "contributing to the healthof people and the development of corporate citizenship activities through the creation of distribution value. We
will continue to evolve further in line with our management philosophy of "contributing to the health of people
and the development of society through the creation of distribution value.
*Company profile (Japanese): https://www.mediceo.co.jp/