Drones have come to TDK Museum!

Special Exhibitions and Events

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From May 6, 2021

Try Flying a Drone!

In this country here, we see medical tents in a remote location far removed from any city. Medical drones serve the role of carrying medical supplies to the patients awaiting them. Today, we once again take off for the metropolitan hospitals.

With the controller, operate the drone to go back-and-forth between the heliport and the city hospital. Can you successfully clear this mission as a drone pilot?
Highlights

This is a hands-on exhibit that allows visitors to enjoy operating an actual drone. No advance registration is needed, so please feel free to stop by.
These are some of the technologies being used.

Key factors for the evolution of drones include: operational performance, weight reduction, flight stability, and cruising distance. TDK is helping to develop drones further with the various technologies introduced below.

Technology that detects spatial movement

7-Axis Motion Sensor / Gyroscope
Compass / Accelerometer / Pressure Sensor

TDK’s 7-axis motion sensor enables drones to have stable flights. With its ability to measure changes in acceleration, air pressure, and more with high precision, it keeps a drone’s horizontal orientation in flight even when there are gusts of wind and helps to obtain accurate positional information.
Responsive and long-lasting battery technology

Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery

The battery is what moves a drone. TDK’s high-performance lithium-ion polymer battery is compact, durable, long-lasting in addition to being able to store a great deal of electric power. It is therefore possible to fly a drone a long distance on a single charge.
Technology that measures distance ultrasonically

Ultrasonic ToF (Time-of-Flight) Sensor

By measuring the distance to the ground surface during flights that are close to the ground, our ultrasonic sensor assists in such ways as ensuring safe landings for drones. The TDK ultrasonic sensor can measure distances of up to 5 meters at angles of up to 180 degrees with high precision. It also features an energy-saving design that is compact and runs on less power.

VenueTDK Museum
Exhibition PeriodFrom May 6, 2021
TimeKeeping with to the opening hours of the museum
Participation feeFree
The period and contents of the exhibition are subject to change. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
InquiriesTDK Museum
Gashomen-15 Hirasawa, Nikaho-shi, Akita-ken, 018-0402 Japan
TEL：+81-(0)184-35-6580
FAX：+81-(0)184-35-6853
(Museum hours：10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Exhibition PeriodSaturday, Sunday, holiday (until further notice),
museum-specified days (see the calendar linked to below.)
Website https://www.tdk.com/museum/en/