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Lawson and Post Offices Become 'Drone Bases' with Starlink Connectivity as KDDI Rushes to Build Drone Infrastructure

Lawson and Post Offices Become 'Drone Bases' with Starlink Connectivity as KDDI Rushes to Build Drone Infrastructure
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KDDI is accelerating the construction of nationwide drone infrastructure by utilizing Lawson stores and post offices as drone bases with Starlink connectivity.

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  • •KDDI Smart Drone introduced its nationwide expansion initiatives at an event on October 28
  • •The company aims to realize 'air AI labor' that handles logistics, regional monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and disaster response
  • •The plan involves using Lawson stores and post offices as drone bases and utilizing Starlink for connectivity
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#Robotics#Semiconductors & Infrastructure#Major Players#KDDI#Starlink

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