Launched "Smart at drone" to support drone utilization with easy operation

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• Asahikawa Development Center is in charge of cloud service development
• Providing added value to a wide range of fields including agriculture, construction, accidents and disasters, etc.
• Plans to continue adding functions, plans to implement automatic navigation app and AI analysis by the end of the year

M-SOLUTIONS, Inc. M-SOLUTIONS, Inc. Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Mitsuhiro Sato, hereinafter referred to as M-SOL) has announced the launch of M-SOL's original service "Smart", which easily supports the use of drones. We would like to inform you that we will start providing "at drone" from today.

Smart at drone overview

"Smart at drone" is a service that can be used in a wide range of fields, such as checking the growth status of crops in agriculture and inspecting buildings and roads in the construction industry, based on the concept of "using drones with easy operation."
When reporting based on data captured by a drone, it takes a lot of effort to utilize the data, such as playing the video on a computer, pausing it, converting it to image data, pasting it into document processing software, etc., and leaving comments. There was an issue in which the data taken by the drone could not be used efficiently due to the amount of time required.

Smart at drone can import captured videos and route information and link the videos and route information. Additionally, you can play the video, manually clip the parts of interest, and enter comments. This allows you to manage photographic data, routes, clipping points, comments, and history all at once, making work such as regular observations and inspections more efficient. Furthermore, this information can be easily converted into reports and shared on the cloud.

We will continue to expand the functionality of this service, and by the end of 2017 we will be adding a function that will make it easier to set Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. routes. ) We plan to strengthen security using electronic certificates and implement an image analysis function using AI to supplement visual confirmation.

▼ Click here for more information about Smart at drone.
http://smartat.jp/drone/

Smart at drone features and prices

This service is provided in two versions: local version and cloud version. The local version is a software offering that meets the needs of uploading data to a PC on the spot and creating and checking reports. On the other hand, the cloud version, in addition to the functions of the local version, allows information sharing with up to 5 users in a cloud environment. For example, reports can be shared and utilized among stakeholders. Additionally, since software updates are included, you will be able to use services that are continually being expanded, such as "Device ID Authentication," which will be added soon to authenticate your device to use the service.

For the cloud version, the application was developed using the ``kintone'' platform provided by Cybozu Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Yoshihisa Aono).

kinds	Local version software	Cloud version service
Service contents	●Flight data/history management function ●Report creation function	●Flight data/history management function ●Report creation function ●Report management/sharing function ●kintone account 5 users included
Initial cost (excluding tax)	580,000 yen/1 license	200,000 yen/1 license
Monthly cost (excluding tax)	?	40,000 yen
Support content	●Email support ●No software updates	●Email support ●Software updates available

*Local version software and cloud version service are separate products. It is not possible to switch between the local version and cloud version.
*The price is for one license for one drone/PC each. A separate license is required for the second drone/second PC.

In addition, this service is operated by SoftBank (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Yasuo Mizoguchi), which sells drones to corporations and supports drone business. https://www.it-ex.com/distribution/drone/index.html) has been available since February 2017, and can be purchased as a set with the drone itself through SoftBank Commerce & Service Corporation.

We have received comments from the following companies regarding the launch of this service. (in alphabetical order)

``Congratulations to M-SOLUTIONS, Inc. Ltd. on the announcement of ``Smart at drone.''
As the commercial use of IoT devices such as drones accelerates, security measures are now essential.
The "Device ID" provided by this service is a multi-OS, multi-factor device authentication service.
Through this initiative, Cybertrust Japan aims to create a society where customers can receive services more safely and securely by ensuring authenticity through authentication and confidentiality through encryption. ”

Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President Yasutoshi Magara

“Cybozu warmly welcomes the launch of this service.
In preparation for the coming IoT era, it is necessary to improve on-site operations and reform business processes using the cloud and drones. We are confident that through this initiative, we will be able to provide even more value-added services to our customers by promoting collaboration with partners that leverage the unique characteristics of each company, with kintone as the core. ”

Cybozu Co., Ltd. Executive Officer, Business Marketing Headquarters Tamotsu Hayashida

“SoftBank Commerce & Services warmly welcomes the services announced this time and the collaboration with M-SOLUTIONS in the drone business.The demand for drones is rapidly increasing due to the expansion of applications in various fields and deregulation. We hope that the collaboration between the two companies will enable us to provide services that meet the needs of our customers, and that the use of drones will further advance."

SoftBank Commerce & Service Co., Ltd.
ICT Business Headquarters, MD Headquarters, Hardware Management Department, General Manager, Drone & Robotics Marketing Office
Nobuyoshi Kanno

■ About M-SOLUTIONS, Inc.
M-SOLUTIONS, Inc., Ltd. is an application development company for IoT devices of the SoftBank Technology Group. Founded as a SoftBank group company, we have mainly been involved in system development for the group. As SoftBank Group has steadily expanded, we have worked on numerous projects and led them to success. In the future, IoT devices will rapidly penetrate society, similar to smartphones and tablets. We will take the lead in this field and contribute to our customers' business expansion and operational support through the development and consulting of drone and robot applications.

• *Company names, product names, and service names mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of our company or each company or organization.