JISDA Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has announced the launch of its domestically produced fixed-wing drone, the “ACM-01 Shiraha.” Designed as a lightweight, cost-effective unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Shiraha features a 1.9-meter wingspan and a wooden airframe.
It is fully produced in Japan, including all components, and achieves a notably low cost of approximately 70,000 yen by focusing strictly on the minimum specifications required for training and short-range operations.
Rather than prioritizing high performance or durability for elite use, Shiraha is intended for repeated use in training environments. Its design philosophy emphasizes frequent operation, wear-and-tear tolerance, and easy replacement. JISDA aims to enable broader access to fixed-wing drone training by lowering cost barriers and supporting continuous skill development across diverse locations.
