Blue innovation and Itabashi Ward launch urban-drone implementation partnership
Blue innovation signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Itabashi Ward on 1 September 2026 and launched ITABASHI SKY LINK PROJECT to develop a repeatable urban drone operating model.
Evidence notes
- The programme spans disaster readiness, infrastructure and environmental monitoring, logistics and mobility, plus local industry and workforce development.
- The partners will progress from trials through operational expansion and routine use, using Itabashi as the test field.
- Blue innovation will assess automated and remote operations using Blue Earth Platform and drone ports, with effectiveness measured against staffing, time, safety and efficiency.
Company overview
Blue innovation develops drone and robot systems around its Blue Earth Platform, which remotely controls and coordinates multiple devices for inspection, disaster response, logistics and facility automation. The Tokyo-listed company combines platform software, system integration and operational services for government and industrial customers.