When is the 'JR East Japan Group Drone DX CHAMPIONSHIP 2026' taking place?

It will be held from 11:20 to 17:00 on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Where is the venue for the event?

It is located in the basement level 2 of THE LINKPILLAR 1 and TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center (Hall A, B, C) within TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.

Is a reservation required for general admission?

General admission is free and does not require a reservation. However, some experiential content may require a reservation.

What was JR East Japan Building Technology's performance last year?

They lost in the semifinals but won the third-place match, finishing in third place.

Which competition category will the company participate in?

They will participate in the 'IBIS2 Master Cup (IBIS2 category)'.

JR East Facility Management to Participate in 'JR East Group Drone DX CHAMPIONSHIP 2026'

Published May 22, 2026 11:06 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 7:32 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

JR East Facility Management Co., Ltd. announced its participation in the drone competition at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY on June 7, 2026. Following last year's 3rd place finish, the company aims for victory with a new pilot team and showcases the future of smart maintenance.

JR East Facility Management Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Ryo Abe) will participate in the "JR East Group Drone DX CHAMPIONSHIP 2026" held at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

This marks the second time the competition has been held, and the company will once again compete in the "IBIS2 Master Cup" (IBIS2 category). Last year, after a narrow loss in the semifinals, the company secured an award by winning the third-place playoff. This year, in response to changes in the race overview including the flight course, the company is challenging for the championship with a new pilot lineup.

<Event Overview> Event Name: JR East Group Drone DX CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Date and Time: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11:20 AM – 5:00 PM Location: TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY THE LINKPILLAR 1, Basement 2F (TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center LINKPILLAR Hall A, B, C) General Viewing: Free, no reservation required (*Some hands-on content requires reservation. Please check the official website for details.) Event URL: https://www.takanawagateway-city.com/dronedxchampionship/

The company will participate in the "IBIS2 Master Cup" to showcase its accumulated drone expertise. The Drone Group is actively advancing initiatives for the future of smart maintenance, including the flight of facility inspection drones and the introduction of "SABOT," a remote-controlled spray can injection device for drones.

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JR East Facility Management to Participate in 'JR East Group Drone DX CHAMPIONSHIP 2026'

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