Start of same-day drone repair service Expected to be used by corporations in Nishi-Hachioji - Hachioji Keizai Shimbun

　On October 10, the specialty store "Risapo" (1 Sennincho, Hachioji City), which deals with the purchase of game consoles, smartphones, drones, etc., launched a same-day repair service for DJI drones, "Drone Repair Express Service". ” started.

Drone with major scratches on the housing

In addition to the reuse business, this store is operated by RECYCLE POINT TOKYO (1, Senninmachi), which also operates a drone-related business, such as operating a DJI authorized distributor in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. The store will open on September 21 using a corner of the company. For drones, we accept purchases, periodic inspections, and repairs of DJI products.

　Usually it takes 1-2 weeks at the earliest to repair a drone, but this time we started a same-day repair service to meet urgent repair needs. After making an appointment by phone or email, we spent about 30 minutes at the store to assess the situation. It is said that it will be handed over after repairs are completed at the workshop set up in the company. The repair time is about 2-3 hours, and it is currently compatible with some DJI products.

　Originally, the service was born from customer requests. The president of the company, Riki Kure, said, "A few months ago, a TV station suddenly called me saying, 'I really want to use it at work, so can you fix it today?' I realized there was a need for ," he said. It is said that there are "almost no" places that support over-the-counter repair of drones.

　It is expected to be mainly used by corporations, and "the repair period will be a loss for customers. It may not be necessary for everyone, but it may be necessary to respond urgently. Currently. analyzes repair data so far and deals with the models that have the most cases.We want to provide a one-stop service from sales to after-sales service and purchase."

On the 29th of this month, a free drone experience event "DJI New Pilot Experience IN Hachioji Ace Garden" will be held at Ace Garden (Nishiterakata-cho), which has a golf driving range and tennis courts. The company also plans to promote efforts to popularize drones within the Hachioji area.

President Kure said, "There are no places in Tokyo where you can fly drones. Meanwhile, half of Hachioji is within the range where you can fly drones." However, we are also a company in Hachioji.We hope to work with companies interested in drones to make Hachioji a base for drones and work together to revitalize Hachioji."

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