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Japan Underwater Drone Association

Initiatives to expand the underwater drone market

The Japan Underwater Drone Association promotes the creation and growth of the underwater drone market by focusing on three pillars—training safe operators, expanding practical use, and strengthening public–private collaboration. At our booth, we provide one-stop consultations on adoption, applications, and workforce development.

Information on the certification “Underwater Drone Safe Diving Operator”

Guidance on launching a certified training school

Consulting on adoption and utilization (concrete use cases for ports, dams, bridges, fisheries, environmental monitoring, disaster response, and education; recommendations on equipment selection and operational setup)

Sharing of the latest updates and case studies on collaboration with government agencies, municipalities, and enterprises

From first-time visitors to on-site professionals, we will identify your needs and propose solutions on the spot. Please feel free to consult us on adoption, talent development, and building pilot/field-trial environments.

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Underwater Drone Safe Diving Operator Certification Course

An association-accredited program that equips operators with the essential knowledge and piloting skills for safe underwater drone operations. The one-day course (lecture + hands-on + examination) is available at approximately 50 accredited schools nationwide, with options for corporate training and on-site delivery. To date, over 2,000 people have completed the course. It is Japan’s first and most trusted underwater-drone certification. License holders also receive member benefits.

Underwater Drone Adoption Consulting

At our booth we provide one-stop consulting for organizations looking to introduce underwater drones. Inquiries have been increasing for inspections of aging underwater assets across ports, dams, bridges, fisheries, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. We tailor recommendations—model selection, sensors, and operational setup (safety rules, workflow, training)—to each use case.

Outreach & Event Programs for Underwater Drones

We introduce our outreach initiatives, including the “OceanBiz” event, along with association-led demos, hands-on sessions, and regional activities. These programs offer practical references for local organizations seeking solutions to area-specific challenges.

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OceanBiz: Underwater Drone Expo – Highlight Video
Hosted by our association, OceanBiz is a comprehensive underwater-drone event. It features not only indoor exhibits but also open-water demonstrations at Shimizu Port on Suruga Bay (Shizuoka Prefecture), with participation from the majority of underwater-drone manufacturers active in Japan. By combining business meetings with real-sea demos, OceanBiz is the only event in Japan that makes side-by-side comparison and practical adoption assessment easier.