To utilize the airspace above power lines as 'drone flight paths,' the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will expand nationwide starting from the fiscal year 2024, with TEPCO and JR East beginning practical implementation.

Japan's transmission network is being reborn as a new sky route. As part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's promotion, Tokyo Electric Power Grid and JR East Japan have revealed plans to fully utilize the airspace above transmission lines as "drone routes" starting in the fiscal year 2024.As part of the "Digital Lifeline National Comprehensive Development Plan" promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, plans have been revealed for Tokyo Electric Power Grid, JR East Japan, etc., to extensively utilize the airspace above transmission lines as "drone routes" from fiscal year 2024.As part of the "Digital Lifeline National Comprehensive Development Plan" promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, plans have been revealed for Tokyo Electric Power Grid, JR East Japan, etc., to extensively utilize the airspace above transmission lines as "drone routes" from fiscal year 2024.