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The IBIS2 Drone Shines at the 2025 Kirari Industry Technology Awards

In a remarkable achievement for innovation in the field of drone technology, Liberaware Co., Ltd. has been awarded the 2025 Kirari Industry Technology Award in Chiba City. This accolade highlights the exceptional capabilities of their product, the IBIS2, which is specifically designed for inspections in confined spaces.

The award ceremony took place on October 31, 2025, and included a tribute from Takaharu Yamanaka, the mayor of Yokohama and chair of the conference consisting of the nine prefectures and cities. Following the ceremony, the Liberaware booth welcomed various city leaders for a comprehensive explanation of the award-winning product.

What is the Kirari Industry Technology Award?

The Kirari Industry Technology Award was established by the Nine Prefectures and Cities Conference, which includes governors from Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, and Kanagawa, as well as mayors from cities such as Yokohama, Kawasaki, Chiba, Saitama, and Sagamihara. This award serves to recognize companies excelling in technology within these regions, identifying their innovations as shared assets of the nine areas. More details about the award can be found on their official website: Kirari Industry Technology Awards.

Participants at the Award Ceremony

The key leaders present at the ceremony included:

• - Ono: Governor of Saitama Prefecture
• - Takanashi: Vice Governor of Chiba Prefecture
• - Kurioka: Vice Governor of Tokyo
• - Kuroiwa: Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture
• - Fukuda: Mayor of Kawasaki
• - Kamiya: Mayor of Chiba
• - Shimizu: Mayor of Saitama
• - Motomura: Mayor of Sagamihara
• - Yamanaka: Mayor of Yokohama

Award Details

Company: Liberaware Co., Ltd.
Product/Technology: IBIS2
Recommended by: Chiba City

About Liberaware Co., Ltd.

Founded on August 22, 2016, Liberaware operates with the mission of creating a safer society for everyone. They specialize in developing ultra-compact drones specifically designed for inspections and measurements in narrow, dark, dangerous indoor environments. In addition to drone manufacturing, the company analyzes the image data collected and provides infrastructure inspection and maintenance solutions.

Liberaware aims to make invisible risks visible, contributing to a safer, more peaceful society. Their commitment to advancing drone technology and data analysis is reflected in their various business ventures:

• - Drone Services: Offering research, inspections, surveys, and sales/rental of home-developed drones.
• - Digital Twin Services: Providing image processing and data analysis services using data acquired by drones, along with licensing for their image processing technology.
• - Solution Development: Engaging in contract development across a broad range of hardware and software solutions.

Explore more about Liberaware and their innovative technology at their website: Liberaware and follow them on their social media: X Account.

As the drone industry continues to evolve, innovations like the IBIS2 pave the way for safer inspections and monitoring in challenging environments. Liberaware's recognition at the Kirari Industry Technology Awards not only celebrates their achievements but also highlights the growing importance of technology in enhancing safety and operational efficiency in various sectors.