JISDA Begins Provision of 'Shiraha', a Fully Domestic Fixed-Wing Drone Costing 70,000 Yen
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JISDA Co., Ltd. has launched the 'ACM-01 Shiraha', a fully domestic fixed-wing drone designed for training. Made of wood with a 1.9m wingspan and costing only 70,000 yen, it was developed based on lessons from the Ukraine war, prioritizing continuous, expendable training over the use of expensive, high-performance units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What was the 'Shiraha' developed for?
- A: It was developed for training purposes to enhance operational capabilities, assuming continuous use in training environments with the expectation of attrition, rather than operating a small number of expensive aircraft.
- Q: How was the low cost of 70,000 yen achieved?
- A: By focusing on the minimum specifications required for training, adopting a wooden aircraft structure, and using domestically sourced components.
- Q: What is the background of the development?
- A: It is based on insights gained from JISDA's approximately three-year local surveys in Ukraine, which concluded that continuous supply and training systems are more critical than equipment performance.