Joint Proposal by Fun-Read and RIT The "Vietnam/ MICHIBIKI-based Drone Power Grid Inspection Solution Research Project" was selected by the FY2023 Amendment Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Subsidy for Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project in FY2023

Fanreed Corporation, RIT Corporation (Head office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President: Keiichi Kobayashi; hereinafter "Fanreed") and RIT Corporation (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Ryota Yasutake; Capital alliance: Fanreed; hereinafter "RIT") have jointly submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the "FY2023 Global South Future-oriented Co-creation Project (President: Ryota Yasutake, Capital Alliance: Fanreed, hereafter "RIT") jointly proposed the "Drone Power Grid Inspection Solution Research Project Using MICHIBIKI in Vietnam" to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) under the "FY2023 Subsidy for Future-Oriented Co-Creation of Infrastructure by Japanese Companies (Research to Promote Overseas Development of Infrastructure)".

Purpose and Outline of the Project

Fanreed has been working on a drone power grid inspection solution using the Japanese version of the satellite-based positioning system (GPS) "MICHIBIKI" in order to contribute to the use of drones in the power grid inspection method by the Electricity Generating Company of Vietnam (EVN). In FY2023, we were selected for the "FY2023 Demonstration Project Using MICHIBIKI" sponsored by the Cabinet Office, and conducted a demonstration experiment in Hanoi, Vietnam, in collaboration with MAJ, a Vietnamese domestic drone manufacturer, and established a method for accurately identifying power lines and identifying abnormalities in power lines with an accuracy of just over 1 meter. We have established a method to accurately identify power lines and a method to identify abnormalities in power lines with an accuracy of just over one meter.

After the performance and technical verification, the objective of this feasibility study (FS) is to commercialize a drone power grid inspection solution using MICHIBIKI.

Organization and outline of this research project

Electricity shortage problem in Vietnam and EVN's efforts

EVN is working on the use of drones for power grid inspection, and Fanreed and RIT aim to contribute to Vietnam's economic growth through this solution. EVN is working on the use of drones for power grid inspections.

Collaboration between Phan Reed and RIT

Based on the performance demonstration conducted by Fanreed in FY2023, RIT, which operates a business development and consulting business, will form an integrated team to conduct a feasibility study for commercialization as an initiative for FY2024. The team will conduct a feasibility study with a view to designing and commercializing services in Vietnam and other ASEAN countries.

Fanreed Corporation Company Profile

Fanreed is an IT company that provides total business support right next to its customers. We are working on services that propose new ways of IT, such as DX promotion, smart agriculture, and smart factories. A consolidated subsidiary of TAIYO HOLDINGS CO.

President and Representative Director: Keiichi Kobayashi

Establishment : March 26, 2013

Location: Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021

　　　　　　　　 Metropolitan Plaza Bldg. 15F, 1-11-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Company website: https://www.funlead.co.jp/

RIT Corporation Company Profile

RIT supports the promotion of digital transformation and new business development from Japan's largest companies to start-ups. Led by a team of engineers, designers, and marketers with backgrounds in major consulting firms, RIT is capable of providing consistent support for new business planning, development, and growth, as well as for business reform, from problem identification and requirement organization to tool implementation/development and operation establishment.

President and Representative Director: Ryota Yasutake

Establishment : August 2, 2013

Location: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Company website : https://rit-inc.co.jp/