Using drones to inspect steel towers at wireless relay stations to improve safety and efficiency. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism publishes information about work (Wakuya city, Miyagi) (12/24/11, 13:00).

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism deployed drones for inspection work on communication towers and released information about the work to the press. The results of the test were reported at the Nonodake wireless relay station in Wakuya City, Miyagi Prefecture. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is introducing drones on a trial basis to improve safety and operational efficiency. It is said that using drones on this steel tower could reduce the number of workers and the time required by about 30 people. %. Makoto Abe, Tohoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: “We have confirmed that this work has improved safety and efficiency. We would like to continue to further improve safety and effectiveness.” also use AI to detect deterioration