National Drone Certification
× Infrared Building Inspection
From flying drones to diagnosing real sites.
A practical Okinawa course that combines national certification with infrared building inspection skills—from flight and capture to data use in real work.
Turn certification and inspection skills into field-ready expertise
We remove the uncertainty of having a license but not knowing what to inspect. Learn safety management and infrared data interpretation in a practical sequence.
National Drone Certification
At an MLIT-registered training institution, study the theory and practical skills for Class 2 and Class 1 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Certificates. Completing the prescribed course may exempt you from the designated practical exam.
- Class 2 and Class 1 basic courses
- DIPS 2.0 applications and flight planning basics
- Safety and legal compliance first
Infrared Building Inspection
Use thermal cameras to visualize temperature differences in roofs, walls and potential water leaks. Practice camera selection, capture conditions, data organization and analysis for real inspection work.
- Read thermal images and isolate anomalies
- Capture and record evidence for reports
- Combine drone capture with ground checks
Useful on building-inspection sites
See, capture and communicate
Thermal images change with capture conditions, outdoor temperature and materials. We cover pre-flight checks, routes, resolution, interpretation and clear explanations for clients.
Roof and wall deterioration checks / initial screening for leaks and delamination / before-and-after records / supporting inspection reports
Schedule and venues
National certification training
October–November 2026
Dates are arranged around each participant’s situation.
Venue: Itokazu Community Gymnasium, Okinawa
Infrared Building Inspection Practitioner Course
November 5 (Thu)–6 (Fri), 2026
Venue: Itoman Tourist Farm Glass House
1018 Mabuni, Itoman, Okinawa
Capacity: 20 per month (first come, minimum 5 participants)
Estimated cost with subsidy support
Under the Reskilling Support Course for business development (small businesses), the Human Resources Development Subsidy may coverup to 75% of training costsEligibility and application timing vary by company; confirm requirements in advance.
| Example combination | Typical cost | Estimated out-of-pocket cost | Application timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 [experienced] + infrared course | Approx. ¥385,000 (tax included) | From around ¥100,000 | Prepare roughly one month before training |
Subsidy approval and amount depend on review, requirements and application status. We explain the program and preparation steps.
Four steps from training to field use
DIPS 2.0 application
Confirm your applicant number and required information.
Schedule and subsidy preparation
Organize training dates and the company’s application.
Attend the training
Learn certification and infrared inspection through practical exercises.
Use your qualification and results
Apply your completion and pass results to inspection, capture and reporting work.
Course details and fees
Infrared Building Inspection Practitioner Course (Nov. 5–6, 2026)
- Thermal camera fundamentals and equipment selection
- Capture practice for roofs, walls and water leaks
- Thermal image analysis, anomaly recording and reporting
- Drone-flight safety management and ground checks
Class 2 [experienced] + infrared course（助成金Use cases）
国家資格の経験者コースと赤外線講習を組み合わせたプランです。通常Approx. ¥385,000 (tax included)、助成後の自己負担はFrom around ¥100,000が目安です。
Course brochure (PDF)
See the brochure for dates, venues and program details.
Let’s discuss your options
We will confirm eligibility, dates and subsidy options, then recommend the best combination.
D Academy Naha Campus
Sunmarine 101, 3-2-8 Asato, Naha, Okinawa 902-0067
