Aging Population, Rice Shortage, Food Security, etc. Agricultural issues such as aging, rice shortage, and food security can be solved with drones! Agricultural Drone School in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture NINJA SWAT ACADEMY" is accepting students!

NINJA LINKSS Corporation (Head office: Koka City, Shiga Prefecture) is promoting the use of agricultural drones as an innovative solution to a wide range of pressing issues in Japanese agriculture, including the declining and aging population, the serious increase in the number of people leaving farming, the rice shortage in 2025 that directly affects people's lives, and food security, which is an issue of national importance. We are promoting the use of agricultural drones as an innovative solution to a wide range of problems. We have opened an agricultural drone school, "NINJA SWAT ACADEMY," to develop human resources who will play a central role in this effort, and we are now passionately recruiting students to foster new leaders who will powerfully support the future of Japanese agriculture.

NINJA SWAT ACADEMY: https://ninjalinkss.jp/ninjaswatacademy/

Scenes of activity after obtaining agricultural drone certification1

■ Historical Background

Japanese agriculture is now on the brink of unprecedented crisis. The skilled farmers who have supported Japan's food supply for many years are aging, and there is no end to the number of farmers leaving the industry due to a lack of successors. In recent years, the added impact of climate change has made rice production unstable, leading to a decline in food self-sufficiency and growing concerns about food security. NINJA LINKSS, Inc. is confident that we can contribute to solving these issues by realizing efficient and precise agriculture through the use of cutting-edge drone technology to break through these severe conditions.

Features of NINJA SWAT ACADEMY

The NINJA SWAT ACADEMY aims to nurture professionals who will be responsible for the future of agriculture, rather than merely learning drone operation techniques. Experienced and professional instructors will guide you carefully and practically from the basics to practical application, so that even beginners with no drone piloting experience can take the course with confidence.

Agricultural Drone Flight Test

Skills acquired at NINJA SWAT ACADEMY

Agricultural Drone Proficiency Certificate

The Agricultural Drone Proficiency Certificate, a qualification for spraying pesticides with an agricultural drone, can be obtained.

The course is available at training facilities nationwide that have been accredited by the Agricultural Drone Association.

This certification certifies specialized skills in various drone operations that are indispensable in modern agriculture, such as pesticide spraying, fertilizer spreading, and seed dispersal. This certification will enable more efficient and precise operations, which will greatly contribute to improved crop yields and cost reductions.

What is the Agricultural Drone Council?

The Council is an organization that provides comprehensive support for the safe and smooth operation of agricultural drones, including certification of agricultural drone skills, application for flight permits, improvement of pilot skills, and maintenance of the aircraft.

The Agricultural Drone Council can provide comprehensive support from acquisition of qualifications at training facilities and purchase of aircraft to inspection and repair, as well as renewal of qualifications!

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Knowledge and skills acquired at NINJA SWAT ACADEMY

Thorough basic knowledge of agricultural drones: You will learn the structure of the latest agricultural drones, how to properly manage high-performance batteries, aviation laws and other related regulations, and basic knowledge for safe flight in depth.

Practical safety control techniques: Trainees learn safe takeoffs and landings, how to set efficient flight routes, precise automatic navigation using GPS, and how to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations through training using actual drones.

Advanced pesticide and fertilizer application techniques: Trainees learn how to optimize application methods according to field conditions (size, shape, crop type, growth stage, etc.), develop application plans that take into account wind direction and weather conditions, and precisely set the drone's airframe to reduce waste of pesticides and fertilizers, thereby helping to reduce environmental impact.

Routine drone maintenance: Students will learn daily safety inspections, simple repair methods, and aircraft storage methods to maintain aircraft performance and ensure long-term safe operation.

NINJA SWAT ACADEMY Original Textbook

■We are looking for people with this kind of enthusiasm

Those who have a strong interest in agriculture, which supports Japan's food supply, and a passion to contribute through innovative drone technology.

Those who used to be engaged in agriculture but have left farming due to physical strain or lack of successors, but would like to get involved in agriculture again by utilizing new technology.

Those who are currently engaged in farming and are eager to introduce drone technology to improve work efficiency, reduce costs, and increase crop yields.

Those who have high aspirations to establish a new business using agricultural drones and contribute to the revitalization of local communities in the future.

■Detailed information about the course

For more detailed information about the course, curriculum, fees, and schedule, please visit the dedicated "NINJA SWAT ACADEMY" page on the official website of NINJA LINKSS Co.

https://ninjalinkss.jp/ninjaswatacademy/

We are sincerely looking forward to working with you to acquire expertise and piloting skills in agricultural drones, to confront the challenges facing Japan's agricultural industry, and to create a sustainable and prosperous future. We look forward to your entry with passion and enthusiasm.

NINJA SWAT ACADEMY

There are 10 NINJA SWAT ACADEMY schools nationwide. You can learn at a field near you.

Miyagi school, Chiba Togane school, Chiba school, Kanagawa school, Aichi school, Niigata school, Fukui school, Shiga main school, Shiga Hikone school, Kyoto school

Application : https://ninjalinkss.jp/ninjaswatacademy/#contact

About NINJA LINKSS Co.

NINJA LINKSS Inc. is a company based in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, with a strong sense of mission to "open up the future of agriculture with innovative technology" and is actively promoting the spread and social implementation of agricultural drones. In addition to providing efficient and precise pesticide application services using drones, we will contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture and the revitalization of local communities through the operation of the NINJA SWAT ACADEMY, an agricultural drone school for training the next generation of agricultural leaders.