[Drone School Tokyo] Applicants for the National Qualification 'Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Competence Certificate' Renewal Training Exceed 100!

Japan's largest drone school group "Drone School Tokyo" (operated by Hummingbird Co., Ltd., headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Nobuhiko Suzuki) announced that the cumulative number of applicants for the renewal training required due to the expiration of the national qualification "Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Competence Certificate" has exceeded 100 since registration began.

Three years have passed since the system launched at the end of 2022, and many pilots are reaching their first renewal period. At our school, while making continuous support for graduates our top priority, we are strengthening the notification of appropriate renewal processes based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and providing training for pilots whose renewal application deadlines are approaching.

◆ Our Initiatives and Priority Policies for Renewal Training

To support the maintenance of unmanned aircraft pilots' skills and safe airspace utilization, Drone School Tokyo offers renewal training under the following structure:

1. Top Priority: Follow-up for Graduates (Alumni) We prioritize graduates who obtained their competence certificate at our school, securing training slots for smooth renewal procedures. We value the relationship established since the time of qualification acquisition and provide a consistent support system even after renewal.

2. Expanded Acceptance of Graduates from Other Schools (Schools Not Offering Renewal Training) We are receiving increasing consultations from pilots struggling to find a place for renewal, citing reasons such as "the school I graduated from doesn't offer renewal training" or "it has already closed." To contribute to maintaining safety across the entire industry, our school broadly accepts graduates from other schools and supports their renewals.

4 Reasons Why Drone School Tokyo's Renewal Training is Chosen

1. Excellent Access: Odaiba Main School, Shinjuku School, and Yokohama School Odaiba, Shinjuku, and Yokohama campuses are all highly accessible, within a 5-minute walk from major stations. - Odaiba Main School: Aqua City Odaiba 3F, 1-7-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo - Shinjuku School: Shinjuku Marui Men 6F, 5-16-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo - Yokohama School: Yokohama World Porters 6F, 2-2-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa

2. Held Weekly for Flexible Scheduling × Convenience of Fully Online Options Since renewal training is held regularly every week, you can flexibly choose a training date that fits your schedule. Online lectures (e-learning) that can be taken 24 hours a day from anywhere are also available. We enable "smooth renewal procedures" tailored to your lifestyle.

3. Priority Slots for Graduates and Full Acceptance of "Other School Graduates with Nowhere to Renew" We secure priority slots for our own graduates. Furthermore, we broadly accept graduates from other schools who say "my graduating school doesn't handle renewals," contributing to license maintenance for the entire industry.

4. Graduates from Other Schools Can Participate in "Optional Courses" and "Subscription Services" Those who apply for renewal training at our school become eligible to apply for optional courses normally restricted to our graduates, such as the "Drone Inspection Specialist Training Course" and "FPV Course" provided by Drone School Tokyo. Also, they can join the subscription service "Team Hummingbird," which holds aerial photography sessions, study groups, and social gatherings for graduates! - Regular aerial photography sessions held by Team Hummingbird - Specialized courses like the Team Hummingbird social gathering inspection specialist course are also available

Drone School Tokyo Renewal Training Fees (Tax Included) The costs for renewal training at Drone School Tokyo are as follows. Limited changes (visual line of sight, daytime, 25kg) are also included, so there are no additional fees. If you hold both Class 1 and Class 2 competence certificates, taking the Class 1 training exempts you from the Class 2 requirements. * A separate renewal fee of 2,850 yen is required.

Target: Drone School Tokyo Graduates Graduates of Other Schools

Class 1 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot - No suspension - With suspension (No. 1, No. 2) 22,000 yen 33,000 yen

Class 2 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot - No suspension - With suspension (No. 1, No. 2) 22,000 yen 33,000 yen

[Details regarding renewal training here] Details on renewal training: https://www.hb-j.jp/proficiency/ Fees, procedures, and flow of renewal training: https://www.hb-j.jp/renewal_training/

Apply for Renewal Training Proceed with renewal procedures at Drone School Tokyo

◆ [Important] Warning Regarding Renewal of Competence Certificates The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued the following warning regarding the renewal of competence certificates: Validity Period: The validity period of the competence certificate is 3 years. Application Period: Renewal applications must be submitted between 6 months and 1 month prior to the expiration date. If it is less than 1 month, procedures will not be completed in time.