An education & R&D hub growing the unmanned-systems talent of tomorrow

From flying drones, to creating them.

From national certification to autonomous flight development, RtoS is a hands-on drone education institute that doesn’t stop at a license.

CertificationDrone DevArduPilotROS2AutonomyField Trials
  • Finish in as little as 2 days
  • Class 2 license ready
  • MLIT-registered organization
RtoS in 1 minute

One minute beats a thousand words.

See the talent development and R&D that RtoS is building — in just one minute. It might just make you want to reach out.

Why RtoS

It doesn’t end with a license.

There are countless certification schools across Japan. Price and credentials alone no longer set anyone apart. RtoS is chosen because you learn what comes after flying.

Feature
Typical School
RtoS
National License
Flight Training
Airframe Maintenance
Development
×
ArduPilot
×
ROS2
×
Field Trials
×

※ “△” means partial. “○” indicates items RtoS can support; specialized areas such as maintenance, development, ArduPilot, ROS2 and field trials are offered as optional courses.

Courses

From first flight to the frontier of development.

Whether it’s your very first time or you want to go deeper, we have a path that fits your ambition.

STEP 001

Free Trial

No experience and nothing to bring required. Fly a toy drone and experience the world of drones first-hand.

FeeFree
Join the trial
Certification02

National Certification

Prepares you for the Class 2 license. Coursework is e-learning, and RtoS instructors guide the hands-on training.

FeeFrom ¥340,000 (incl. tax)
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Development03

Drone Development

From airframe customization to ArduPilot configuration — the course that takes you from flying to creating.

FeeIndividual quote
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Autonomy04

Autonomous Flight

Learn to design autonomous missions with ROS2 — for those ready to take on cutting-edge unmanned systems.

FeeIndividual quote
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Now on!

Free Toy-Drone Trial

Give it a casual try and experience the world of drones.

  • Curious? OK!
  • Empty-handed? OK!
  • No experience? OK!
  • Crash it? OK!
Apply via LINE

Three things that set RtoS apart

Start as a beginner, learn toward real work

Beginners Welcome

Learn carefully from the basics. No experience needed — we move at each person’s own pace.

Attentive Support

From your first consultation to your career after certification, we support every step of the way.

After-Community

Join a community that connects learning to work — peer exchange, technical advice, and job referrals.

The coursework is delivered via e-learning.

National Certification — Course Fees

A clear, simple fee structure

Enrollment Fee¥10,000(tax incl.)
Beginner Class 2 (course + practical)¥340,000(tax incl.)
Beginner Class 2 (practical only)¥260,000(tax incl.)
Limitation Change (Daytime)¥30,000(tax incl.)
Limitation Change (Visual)¥50,000(tax incl.)

※ The coursework is delivered via e-learning.

※ Fees for the Development and Autonomous Flight courses are quoted individually based on content. Please reach out first.

Various Discounts

※ The enrollment fee is not eligible for discounts.

Student Discount

For students aged 16 and over

Referral Discount

When applying via a referral

Group Discount

When applying with 2 or more people

Municipality Discount

For applicants affiliated with a municipality

Re-enrollment Discount

For graduates applying for Class 1 or a limitation change

YUVIC
YUVIC

An unmanned-systems innovation hub, born from a closed school.

In Minobu, Yamanashi, the former Kunado Junior High School has become “YUVIC,” a field-trial ground. Gymnasium, sports field, development space — every corner is a stage for learning and building.

Former Kunado JHS

Minobu, Yamanashi

Gymnasium

Indoor flight & testing

Sports Field

Outdoor flight & trials

Dev Space

Building & modifying airframes

More about YUVIC
For students

Learn the future, from the sky.

Gain skills that lead to real careers while you’re still studying. From the joy of flying to the thrill of creating — our drone engineer program widens your options.

  • Start with zero experience
  • Challenge the national license
  • Go all the way to autonomy
  • Connect to careers
Ask about student programs
For companies & municipalities

From training talent to running trials.

Employee education, technical training, field-trial support. We accompany your drone adoption from both the education and development sides.

Certification Training

Prove staff skills with a national license.

Safety Education

Safe field operations from the ground up.

ArduPilot Training

Master autonomous-control implementation.

ROS2 Training

Build next-gen robotics capability.

Field-Trial Support

From trials at YUVIC to development.

Track Record

Learning, connected to the real world.

From regional partnerships in Minobu to disaster response, agriculture and surveying — our education is continuous with real social challenges.

Minobu Activities

Minobu Activities

Community-linked deployment of unmanned systems.

Running YUVIC

Running YUVIC

Operating a trial & R&D hub in a former school.

Smart Agriculture

Smart Agriculture

Spraying and field monitoring in practice.

Disaster Response

Disaster Response

Situational awareness and safe operations.

Surveying & Inspection

Surveying & Inspection

High-precision survey and infrastructure checks.

Development Cases

Development Cases

Track record as an ArduPilot dev partner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay if I have no experience?

Absolutely — most of our learners start with no experience. We teach carefully from the basics, so you can relax. Try our free trial first to get a feel for it.

Are there age restrictions?

The certification course is for ages 16 and up. Our trials and student programs welcome a wide range of ages, from high schoolers onward.

Can I get the national license?

Yes. RtoS is an MLIT-registered training organization. Our course supports the Class 2 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot license all the way to certification.

Can students join?

Of course. We offer a drone engineer development program for high school and university students, teaching skills that lead to real careers.

Do you offer corporate training?

Yes. From employee education and technical training to field-trial support, we tailor proposals to the needs of companies and municipalities. Feel free to reach out.

Start with a conversation.

Start with a free trial.

New to drones? No problem. Touch it, talk to us, and see your future for yourself. Reach out casually on LINE anytime.

You can also view our flyer. Ask us anytime for detailed materials.

Class 2 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot

MLIT-Registered Training Organization

Business Code: T0689001