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2025 School Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Underwater Drone Education

The Japan Underwater Drone Association, headquartered in Tokyo, has unveiled the recipients of its prestigious 2025 School Awards. Since its establishment in 2019, the association has led the way in recognizing and promoting underwater drone schools across the nation. These awards highlight institutions that have made significant contributions through safety training, licensing, and community engagement.

Overview of the 2025 School Awards

The School Awards serve to acknowledge schools that have excelled in training individuals to operate underwater drones safely and efficiently. Criteria for selection include the number of course participants, the issuance of licenses, hosting outreach events, and active information dissemination. This year's awards recognized four schools: one for the Grand Prize, two for Excellence, and one Special Award.

Grand Prize Winner

Saitama Underwater Drone School (Operated by Jun Technology Service)
The Saitama Underwater Drone School proudly received the Grand Prize at the national awards, marking its second win since 2021. The school emphasizes the use of underwater drones as practical tools to promote safety in local communities. They focus on human resource development while providing comprehensive support, from consultation to operations, including repair and rental services.
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Excellence Award Winners

Kanagawa Underwater Drone School (Operated by Odawara Driving School)
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, the Kanagawa Underwater Drone School has been dedicated to promoting safe drone operations since its establishment in 2019. Built on decades of