Kawasaki has participated in “Nankai Rescue 2024” (conducted on January 13, 2025, organized by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Middle Army), a practical training exercise simulating the occurrence of a Nankai Trough earthquake, in collaboration with the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (hereinafter “JUIDA”).
In this exercise, Kawasaki conducted a demonstration using its unmanned helicopter “K-RACER” with support from JUIDA, which has extensive expertise in operating unmanned aircraft (drones） during disasters, simulating the transport of relief supplies to isolated areas affected by disasters.
The demonstration successfully achieved automated cargo transport, performing the entire process without human intervention.
＜Basic Specifications of “K-RACER” (K-RACER X2)＞
-Main rotor diameter: 7m
-Maximum payload: 200 kg
-Range: 100km or more
-Continuous operation time:1 hour or more
-Wind resistance: Approximately 18m/s