Completed a facility dedicated to drone training for the Mie Toyota Group

Taiyo Kogyo Corporation

(Tokyo Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Osaka Head Office: Yodogawa-ku, Osaka; President: Yumi Nomura; hereafter “Taiyo Kogyo”), which is engaged in large-scale membrane structures (tent structures) and civil engineering and logistics materials, was contracted by Mie Toyota Motor Corporation (Head Office: Tsu City, Mie Prefecture; President: Noriaki Takebayashi) to fabricate and construct a membrane structure for “Mobinavi Dome,” a facility dedicated for drone training. (headquartered in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture; President: Noriaki Takebayashi) for the “Mobi Navi Dome,” a facility dedicated to drone training.

In recent years, drones have been used not only for aerial photography of landscapes, but also for surveying, inspection, agriculture, etc. In December 2022, a national qualification for drone operation (Unmanned Aircraft Operator Technical Skills Certification System) will be established, allowing “Level 4 flight,” which previously prohibited flying over a third party without assistance and out of sight. The new system allows for “Level 4 flights,” which previously were prohibited. The newly constructed “Mobi Navi Dome,” a facility dedicated to drone training, will sell drones and operate a drone school for the national certification.

The “Mobi Navi Dome” is a “flex house” with a building area of approximately 900 m2 and a height of approximately 15 m, built with a membrane structure. The “Flex System,” a proprietary membrane construction method that shortens construction time and lowers costs, is used. Based on our long-standing technology and expertise in membrane structural construction, we manufacture the components at our own factory, resulting in high quality and shortened construction period. The Flex House does not require any pillars inside the building, making it ideal as a training facility for drone flights. The size and height of the building can be flexibly set, and the facility is 15 meters high, which is sufficient for drone training. In addition, the walls and roof are made of tent material, which allows sunlight to penetrate the building, creating a bright, clean indoor space that requires no lighting during the day, reducing energy consumption. Indoor drone exercises have problems with light from lighting equipment obstructing visibility, and natural light through membrane materials that soften the sun’s rays is ideal for drone training facilities.

In response to the growing need for drone training facilities in recent years, MHI plans to consider this facility as a standard model for drone training facilities.

Location: 2-178-1 Sakurabashi, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
Structure: Frame and membrane structure, 1 story
Dimensions: Width 30m x Depth 30m x Eave height 10.5m (Maximum height 15m)
Area: Total floor space: 900m2
Structure: Steel construction, membrane structure
Owner: Mie Toyota Motor Co.
Design: Nisshin Sekkei Co.
Contractor: Seiwa Co.
Membrane structure: Taiyo Kogyo Corporation
Application: Drone training site

Taiyo Kogyo is a “leading company of membrane structures” that supports the safety and security of society. Under our corporate philosophy of “Unlocking the infinite possibilities of membranes to deliver an inspiring and comfortable environment to our customers. Under the corporate philosophy of “We will bring excitement and a comfortable environment to our customers by exploiting the infinite possibilities of membranes,” we are expanding our business into various fields, including construction, as symbolized by the roof of the giant dome, civil engineering, logistics, and environmental fields, by taking advantage of the characteristics of lightweight and strong materials. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we will further collaborate with our group companies in event and facility management, as well as strengthen our overseas business and research and development.

Official website: https://www.taiyokogyo.co.jp/

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