FLIGHTS
Tokyo, JP · 2 known investors
FLIGHTS develops 3D data systems and drone-based hardware and control automation for the construction and civil engineering industry, and provides consulting, surveying and inspection BPO, drone operation, and maintenance services. Led by an experienced civil engineering team, the company serves construction firms and infrastructure operators in Japan.
Also known as FLIGHTS Inc. · 株式会社FLIGHTS
Founders & leadership
Investors · 2
Company profile
researched Aug 2026FLIGHTS Inc. (株式会社FLIGHTS) is a Japanese company that applies drones and 3D data capture to construction and infrastructure work. It develops new technology intended to combine quality standards, low cost and simple operation, with the stated aim of broadening the practical use of 3D data at work sites. Solution areas listed by the company include surveying and design, bridge inspection, exterior wall inspection, solar panel inspection, and high-precision 3D imaging.
The service portfolio spans four areas: system development (hardware and control automation plus data-processing systems), implementation consulting and training on 3D technologies, outsourced operations covering surveying and inspection BPO and drone flight operations, and maintenance services specific to drones. In its English-language positioning the company presents a broader "Drone Agent" set of offerings across construction, inspection (solar panel, wall, rooftop, tower, infrastructure), agriculture (pesticide spraying, farm management), forest management and aerial photography, together with drone sales, pilot services and training, consulting, insurance, analytics and software localization.
Business model
FLIGHTS combines product development with services delivery: it develops hardware, control automation and data-processing systems for 3D site data, and monetizes adjacent services including implementation consulting and training, outsourced operations (surveying and inspection BPO and drone flight operations on customers' behalf), and drone-specific maintenance. Its English-language materials additionally describe drone e-commerce, pilot training, insurance offered with Tokio Marine, data analytics tools, and localization/marketing of foreign drone software.
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History
The company was established on 4 March 2016 and is led by Representative Director Shuhei Taoshita (峠下 周平). It operates a Tokyo head office in Shinbashi, Minato-ku and an Aichi head office in Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, with correspondence directed to the Tokyo office. Its stated capital, including capital reserve, is 277,572,661 yen. In 2026 the company announced the consolidation of its Chiba office into the head office, opened intern recruitment, and began accepting orders for its "Rakusoku Geo" service.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 3
launches, deals, and filingsThe company announced the integration of its Chiba office into its head office.
FLIGHTS began accepting applications/orders for its "ラクソクGeo" (Rakusoku Geo) offering.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- FLIGHTSflightsinc.jp · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does FLIGHTS do?
- FLIGHTS develops 3D data systems and drone-based hardware and control automation for the construction and civil engineering industry, and provides consulting, surveying and inspection BPO, drone operation, and maintenance services. Led by an experienced civil engineering team, the company serves construction firms and infrastructure operators in Japan.
- Who are FLIGHTS's investors?
- FLIGHTS's investors include DRONE FUND, Skyland Ventures.
- Where is FLIGHTS headquartered?
- FLIGHTS is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.