Disclosure of Agricultural Drone Practical Site
Higashiosaka Town Office and the International Drone Association (IDA) jointly held an "Agricultural Drone Study Session" at the Higashiosaka Drone Park on April 27, 2026. The event aimed to promote agricultural efficiency and next-generation technology in the Katori region, featuring lectures and demonstrations by IDA representative director Kotaro Enomoto, showcasing practical applications and the latest drone models like T25, T50, and T70P for agricultural use.
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Higashiosaka Town Office and the International Drone Association (IDA) jointly held an "Agricultural Drone Study Session" at the Higashiosaka Drone Park on April 27, 2026, with the aim of improving agricultural efficiency and promoting next-generation technologies in the Katori region.
At this study session, Mr. Kotaro Enomoto, Representative Director of the International Drone Association (IDA), served as a lecturer, providing explanations on the current state of agricultural drones and conducting concrete demonstrations based on practical operations.
Practical Lectures and Demonstrations
The program on the day consisted of two parts: classroom lectures and actual machine demonstrations. Practical explanations were given on the background of agricultural drone introduction and points to note in practical operations, based on many years of field experience.
The International Drone Association (IDA) has continuously operated agricultural drones for 11 years and has a wide range of achievements, including:
- Collective pest control of paddy rice (approximately 2,000ha in total)
- Spraying in steep mandarin orange groves and pine weevil control in pine forests
- Pest control for potatoes and sweet potatoes
- Operations under special conditions such as night spraying
Based on these concrete examples, the reality of "agricultural drone utilization that is viable in practice" and the challenges currently faced were shared among the participants.
Demonstration with the Latest Models
During the actual machine demonstration, the latest models expected to be utilized were used, and detailed explanations were given on their respective characteristics, differences in usage, and points to note during field operations. Participants showed high interest, and a lively Q&A session was held.
- T25
- T50 (liquid spraying specification, granular spraying specification)
- T70P
*Each machine demonstration was conducted one flight at a time, with full consideration for surrounding safety.
Positioning as a Hub for Regional Collaboration and Practice
This study session was attended by various stakeholders responsible for the future of regional agriculture, including JA officials from the Katori region, Higashiosaka Town Office staff, and Chiba Prefecture officials.
The venue, "Higashiosaka Drone Park," is a practical base operated by IDA, where drone education, demonstration, and operation are conducted daily. This initiative is not merely a one-time briefing session but primarily aims to build solid achievements in "continuous practice of agriculture × drones in the region" and establish trust among stakeholders for future social implementation.
Future Outlook
Higashiosaka Town and the International Drone Association (IDA) will continue to deepen their collaboration and promote the widespread use of drones in agriculture. Through this initiative, they aim to achieve the following:
- Labor-saving and efficiency improvement in agricultural work
- Sustainable support for aging agricultural sites
- Creation of new industries and employment in the region
- Establishment of phase-free operations that can be flexibly utilized even in times of disaster
We are committed to steadily and progressively advancing our efforts, from the experimental phase to full-scale social implementation, in close cooperation with local communities.
Contact for this matter:
International Drone Association (IDA)
Representative Director: Kotaro Enomoto
International Drone Association
The International Drone Association aims to enrich the lives of those involved through drones. In addition to a wide range of services including aerial photography, pesticide spraying, inspections, surveying, and video production, they also conduct academic lectures, practical training, drone schools, and promote and consult on drone-based businesses. Furthermore, for those seeking the highest quality, they leverage their extensive operational experience at the forefront of the industry in aerial photography, inspections, surveying, and spraying of pesticides and granules, providing services to companies that wish to incorporate drones into their operations, backed by a wealth of achievements. The International Drone Association promotes the safe and efficient use of drones and contributes to the development of local communities through the introduction of next-generation technologies.
For more details, please visit our website.
[Our Association HP] https://ida-drone.com
[IDA Unmanned Aircraft Training School HP] https://ida-drone.com/licence/
[Pesticide Spraying Service] https://ida-drone.com/agri/
[Aerial Photography Service] https://ida-drone.com/movie2/
[Inspection/Surveying Service] https://ida-drone.com/spcialservice/
[YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZI_JfyYSJCGC0s64z4eKHw
At this study session, Mr. Kotaro Enomoto, Representative Director of the International Drone Association (IDA), served as a lecturer, providing explanations on the current state of agricultural drones and conducting concrete demonstrations based on practical operations.
Practical Lectures and Demonstrations
The program on the day consisted of two parts: classroom lectures and actual machine demonstrations. Practical explanations were given on the background of agricultural drone introduction and points to note in practical operations, based on many years of field experience.
The International Drone Association (IDA) has continuously operated agricultural drones for 11 years and has a wide range of achievements, including:
- Collective pest control of paddy rice (approximately 2,000ha in total)
- Spraying in steep mandarin orange groves and pine weevil control in pine forests
- Pest control for potatoes and sweet potatoes
- Operations under special conditions such as night spraying
Based on these concrete examples, the reality of "agricultural drone utilization that is viable in practice" and the challenges currently faced were shared among the participants.
Demonstration with the Latest Models
During the actual machine demonstration, the latest models expected to be utilized were used, and detailed explanations were given on their respective characteristics, differences in usage, and points to note during field operations. Participants showed high interest, and a lively Q&A session was held.
- T25
- T50 (liquid spraying specification, granular spraying specification)
- T70P
*Each machine demonstration was conducted one flight at a time, with full consideration for surrounding safety.
Positioning as a Hub for Regional Collaboration and Practice
This study session was attended by various stakeholders responsible for the future of regional agriculture, including JA officials from the Katori region, Higashiosaka Town Office staff, and Chiba Prefecture officials.
The venue, "Higashiosaka Drone Park," is a practical base operated by IDA, where drone education, demonstration, and operation are conducted daily. This initiative is not merely a one-time briefing session but primarily aims to build solid achievements in "continuous practice of agriculture × drones in the region" and establish trust among stakeholders for future social implementation.
Future Outlook
Higashiosaka Town and the International Drone Association (IDA) will continue to deepen their collaboration and promote the widespread use of drones in agriculture. Through this initiative, they aim to achieve the following:
- Labor-saving and efficiency improvement in agricultural work
- Sustainable support for aging agricultural sites
- Creation of new industries and employment in the region
- Establishment of phase-free operations that can be flexibly utilized even in times of disaster
We are committed to steadily and progressively advancing our efforts, from the experimental phase to full-scale social implementation, in close cooperation with local communities.
Contact for this matter:
International Drone Association (IDA)
Representative Director: Kotaro Enomoto
International Drone Association
The International Drone Association aims to enrich the lives of those involved through drones. In addition to a wide range of services including aerial photography, pesticide spraying, inspections, surveying, and video production, they also conduct academic lectures, practical training, drone schools, and promote and consult on drone-based businesses. Furthermore, for those seeking the highest quality, they leverage their extensive operational experience at the forefront of the industry in aerial photography, inspections, surveying, and spraying of pesticides and granules, providing services to companies that wish to incorporate drones into their operations, backed by a wealth of achievements. The International Drone Association promotes the safe and efficient use of drones and contributes to the development of local communities through the introduction of next-generation technologies.
For more details, please visit our website.
[Our Association HP] https://ida-drone.com
[IDA Unmanned Aircraft Training School HP] https://ida-drone.com/licence/
[Pesticide Spraying Service] https://ida-drone.com/agri/
[Aerial Photography Service] https://ida-drone.com/movie2/
[Inspection/Surveying Service] https://ida-drone.com/spcialservice/
[YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZI_JfyYSJCGC0s64z4eKHw