ERI Robotics Launches Trial Plan for Easy-to-Operate Small Inspection Drone "Small Doctor" Series, Accepting Applications from May 12 (Tuesday)!
ERI Robotics is launching a trial plan for its "Small Doctor" series of easy-to-operate indoor inspection drones starting May 12, 2026. This plan allows companies to test the drones before purchase, aiming to address labor shortages and enhance safety in dangerous inspection sites.
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ERI Robotics Co., Ltd. (President: Takashi Fujimoto, Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company"), a member of the ERI Group aiming for the coexistence of drones and people, announced today that it will begin offering a trial plan for its "Small Doctor series" of small indoor inspection drones starting May 12, 2026 (Tuesday).
In addition, the Company has started publishing explanatory videos on its official YouTube channel, demonstrating how the drones are utilized in practice. Please watch to see how drones with the industry's highest level of flight stability (*1) are being used for inspections in confined spaces.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erirobotics_drone (URL)
◆ About the "Small Doctor Series" of Small Indoor Inspection Drones
ERI Robotics is a company that aims to realize a society where robotics and people coexist. We aspire to be "the world's most utilized robotics company in the field" and contribute to the realization of a collaborative society with drones and robotics. To achieve this, we are promoting DX (Digital Transformation) in the field and developing equipment that not only solves labor shortages but also allows for safe and easy inspection of dangerous sites by collaborating with drones and robotics.
The Company currently develops three models in the "Small Doctor" series. These include "Small Doctor Crawl," capable of shooting and inspecting in ultra-confined spaces with the industry's highest level of flight stability (*1), and "Small Doctor Edge," specialized for inspecting complex and dark areas such as ceiling attachments and lighting. By miniaturization and specialization of purpose, these drones are used for inspections in specialized areas, such as high places, confined spaces, and wide areas, reducing risks in all dangerous indoor operations, cutting scaffolding installation costs, and enabling 3D modeling of captured data. Furthermore, many people use them as inspection drones that can be easily operated even by those who have not undergone drone piloting training.
◆ About the Introduction Trial Plan
Until now, the "Small Doctor" series developed and provided by the Company has been offered through purchase of the main unit and an optional starter set, or via an annual subscription. We received many requests from customers who wanted to conduct flight tests at actual drone inspection sites before considering a purchase. This feedback was particularly strong from companies that had not yet utilized drones.
Since the Company's catchphrase is "Anyone can pilot," we decided to start offering the "Small Doctor" series introduction trial plan from May 12, 2026 (Tuesday), to allow customers to experience the ease of operation of our aircraft. The trial plan is basically one week per set, available from 150,000 JPY (excluding tax).
For drone flights in real environments, safe and secure on-site operation is possible by attending a half-day operation training session for purchasers.
Small Doctor Crawl (Ultra-confined environments like under floors)
Small Doctor 03 (Confined environments near ceilings and factory piping)
Small Doctor Edge (High-altitude environments like concrete structures)
【Introduction Trial Plan Overview】
One set price: 150,000 JPY (excluding tax)
Operation training session fee: 30,000 JPY (excluding tax) per person
How to apply: Please inquire via our website.
https://www.r-eri.jp/
*1 Among comparisons of aircraft hovering behavior in indoor confined and dark spaces.
◆ Company Profile
《ERI Robotics Co., Ltd.》
Company Name: ERI Robotics Co., Ltd. (Until December 31, 2025: TOMPLA Co., Ltd.)
President: Takashi Fujimoto
Location: Headquarters / Technical Center: TOC Building 8F, 38, 7-22-17 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Kumamoto Field Center: 3-4-32 Hanazono, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Business Activities: Development and deployment of drone-based platforms
Established: March 2021
In addition, the Company has started publishing explanatory videos on its official YouTube channel, demonstrating how the drones are utilized in practice. Please watch to see how drones with the industry's highest level of flight stability (*1) are being used for inspections in confined spaces.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erirobotics_drone (URL)
◆ About the "Small Doctor Series" of Small Indoor Inspection Drones
ERI Robotics is a company that aims to realize a society where robotics and people coexist. We aspire to be "the world's most utilized robotics company in the field" and contribute to the realization of a collaborative society with drones and robotics. To achieve this, we are promoting DX (Digital Transformation) in the field and developing equipment that not only solves labor shortages but also allows for safe and easy inspection of dangerous sites by collaborating with drones and robotics.
The Company currently develops three models in the "Small Doctor" series. These include "Small Doctor Crawl," capable of shooting and inspecting in ultra-confined spaces with the industry's highest level of flight stability (*1), and "Small Doctor Edge," specialized for inspecting complex and dark areas such as ceiling attachments and lighting. By miniaturization and specialization of purpose, these drones are used for inspections in specialized areas, such as high places, confined spaces, and wide areas, reducing risks in all dangerous indoor operations, cutting scaffolding installation costs, and enabling 3D modeling of captured data. Furthermore, many people use them as inspection drones that can be easily operated even by those who have not undergone drone piloting training.
◆ About the Introduction Trial Plan
Until now, the "Small Doctor" series developed and provided by the Company has been offered through purchase of the main unit and an optional starter set, or via an annual subscription. We received many requests from customers who wanted to conduct flight tests at actual drone inspection sites before considering a purchase. This feedback was particularly strong from companies that had not yet utilized drones.
Since the Company's catchphrase is "Anyone can pilot," we decided to start offering the "Small Doctor" series introduction trial plan from May 12, 2026 (Tuesday), to allow customers to experience the ease of operation of our aircraft. The trial plan is basically one week per set, available from 150,000 JPY (excluding tax).
For drone flights in real environments, safe and secure on-site operation is possible by attending a half-day operation training session for purchasers.
Small Doctor Crawl (Ultra-confined environments like under floors)
Small Doctor 03 (Confined environments near ceilings and factory piping)
Small Doctor Edge (High-altitude environments like concrete structures)
【Introduction Trial Plan Overview】
One set price: 150,000 JPY (excluding tax)
Operation training session fee: 30,000 JPY (excluding tax) per person
How to apply: Please inquire via our website.
https://www.r-eri.jp/
*1 Among comparisons of aircraft hovering behavior in indoor confined and dark spaces.
◆ Company Profile
《ERI Robotics Co., Ltd.》
Company Name: ERI Robotics Co., Ltd. (Until December 31, 2025: TOMPLA Co., Ltd.)
President: Takashi Fujimoto
Location: Headquarters / Technical Center: TOC Building 8F, 38, 7-22-17 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Kumamoto Field Center: 3-4-32 Hanazono, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Business Activities: Development and deployment of drone-based platforms
Established: March 2021