Transforming the Future of Farming from the Sky
Revolutionizing Oil Palm Plantation Management with Drones and AI
To drive a breakthrough in enhancing oil palm productivity, we deliver state-of-the-art plantation management solutions by integrating drone technology with AI analytics. Our system monitors your farmland from above and translates the collected data into clear, well-organized reports, enabling you to make fast and accurate decisions.
What was once an expensive drone flight service is now accessible at an affordable price through our offerings.
Don’t miss our limited-time promotion: the initial setup fee of MYR 60,000 is waived for new customers.
Three Key Services
Innovative Solutions for Oil Palm Plantation Management
Polar Star Space provides services specifically designed to support the management of oil palm plantations. Over the years, we have worked tirelessly to address severe plant disease challenges in Japan and the Philippines. Leveraging this extensive experience, we have developed cutting-edge monitoring and plantation management technologies tailored to oil palm farms. These technologies have been refined through rigorous field testing and are now integral to our service offerings.
1. Tree ID
Management
We provide highly accurate measurements of the total number of planted trees across your plantation, offering precise foundational data essential for effective plantation management. This enables you to create robust production plans, optimize resource allocation, and improve operational efficiency. Compared to traditional manual or visual methods, our system offers unparalleled efficiency and accuracy in management.
2. Health & Disease Monitoring
By combining advanced AI with proprietary camera sensor technology, we analyze the health of each individual tree. This service specializes in detecting signs of diseases such as Ganoderma, a critical threat to oil palm plantations. By delivering detailed reports on health risks, we help minimize potential losses. Our diagnostics go beyond disease detection, providing actionable insights to guide effective disease management for your plantation.
3. Yield Productivity Prediction
Using advanced data analysis models, we provide tools to predict harvest yields and project future revenues. This functionality integrates multiple variables to offer customized forecasts for individual plantations. It enables precise production planning and helps formulate long-term business strategies focused on sustainable growth. (Under Development)
Service Workflow
Our process begins with precise data collection from the sky. Drones capture extensive aerial imagery, which is then analyzed by our AI to determine the number of oil palms and assess disease risks. The results are compiled into actionable reports, empowering producers to develop effective felling plans, optimize soil management, and forecast production. Through this seamless process, we provide powerful support for better plantation management and informed production decisions.
Service Pricing Table
Polar Star Space offers these services at competitive and affordable prices. Thanks to our proprietary technology, we have made drone-based farm monitoring, which was once considered costly, accessible with an easy-to-adopt pricing structure.
Take advantage of our limited-time offer: the initial setup fee of MYR 60,000 is waived.
For more details about our pricing, please feel free to contact us.
| Tree ID Management | MYR60/ha | per flight |
| Health & Disease Monitoring | MYR60/ha | per flight |
| Tree ID Management＋Health & Disease Monitoring | MYR60/ha | per flight |
Equipment Overview
At Polar Star Space, we combine cutting-edge technology with high-precision equipment to deliver innovative services that transform agricultural practices. Each piece of equipment is optimized for monitoring and data analysis in oil palm plantations, supporting sustainable farming for oil palm producers.
1. Spectral Sensors
Our high-precision hyperspectral and multispectral sensors analyze a wide range of wavelengths from leaves and crops, capturing even the smallest wavelength variations invisible to the naked eye. While most remote sensing systems typically capture 4-5 bands of imaging data, our devices, utilizing technology from Hokkaido University in Japan, select the optimal bands from a world-leading 590 bands for imaging. Furthermore, our multispectral sensors are uniquely equipped with 8 wavelengths specifically designed for palm disease analysis. These technologies enable us to visually distinguish between early-stage diseases and healthy areas.
2. Industrial Drones
Our drone technology efficiently covers vast agricultural fields, continuously monitoring crop health through aerial data collection. The drones we use feature superior performance, with a maximum payload of 6kg, flight time of up to 70 minutes, and a maximum flight speed of 56 km/h—outperforming other drones in the same class. These industrial-grade, professional drones are especially useful for agricultural applications and specialized projects.
3. Data Analysis Server
Our data analysis server is built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), offering a flexible and scalable environment for efficient data analysis. The vast amounts of data collected from spectral cameras are processed quickly and accurately, thanks to AWS’s advanced cloud infrastructure, enabling high-speed and precise data handling.
AI Analysis Technology
Our services provide the essential data needed for farm management, addressing challenges such as production planning, pest and disease management, and future harvest forecasting. The following three technological pillars form the foundation for achieving this:
1. Collaborative Research and Demonstration
We collaborate with Malaysian government agencies (MPOB), university research institutions, and companies operating large-scale plantations to research and develop technologies for tree condition assessment and production forecasting. These joint research efforts and field-based demonstration projects enable us to offer reliable solutions that are directly applicable to real-world farm management.
2. Plant Physiology Based Analysis
To accurately assess vegetation and tree conditions, we utilize key wavelengths derived from plant physiology. Our proprietary sensor technology efficiently analyzes the number of trees and their health across the entire plantation, providing data that directly contributes to improved productivity.
3. Proprietary Algorithms and AI
Our AI system supports a variety of analyses, including farm health diagnostics and harvest yield predictions. Through continuous learning, the system can offer customizable data analysis tailored to the specific conditions of each farm, providing farm managers with valuable insights to inform long-term strategic planning.
Service Team Structure
The service team at Polar Star Space Inc. is a group of professionals specializing in various fields. With expertise and extensive experience in agriculture and remote sensing, our team is well-equipped to respond quickly and reliably to our clients’ needs.
Drone Pilots
Our professional pilots monitor entire plantations and collect high-precision data across large areas. With years of on-site experience, our pilots ensure smooth and accurate flight operations to gather comprehensive data efficiently.
Analysis Engineers
Our analysis engineers quickly process the collected data and provide clear reports on crop health and pest risks. Based on the precise information derived from data analysis, we support optimal decision-making for our clients.
Computer Engineers
Leveraging AI and machine learning technologies, our computer engineers continuously improve the accuracy of pest diagnostic systems. Using advanced technologies, they operate systems that provide reliable diagnostic results, dedicating their expertise to supporting our clients’ agricultural management needs.
About Polar Star Space
Company Introduction
Polar Star Space Inc. leverages cutting-edge remote sensing and AI technologies to address challenges in agriculture and environmental sectors. Our concept, “Solving terrestrial issues with remote sensing and contributing to a richer life,” drives us to offer reliable services through innovative technology and sincere support, ensuring peace of mind for our clients.
We are a J-Startup certified company by the Japanese government and are recognized as a certified venture by Hokkaido University. Through partnerships with major domestic and international companies, including Kao, and specialized institutions, we implement advanced remote sensing technologies. Our early detection service for plant diseases has received high praise both domestically and internationally. With our technological expertise and proven reliability, we are committed to supporting sustainable agricultural management for our clients.
Achievements and Milestones
- 2017
- Recognized as a venture by Hokkaido University
- 2019
- Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Subsidy Program (Theme: Early detection of banana diseases)
- 2019
- Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) J-Startup Program
- 2020
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) on early disease detection in oil palm
- 2021
- Selected for the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) ASEAN Digital Transformation (DX) Promotion Project (Theme: Early detection of oil palm diseases)
- 2022
- Initiated early disease detection efforts for oil palm with major plantations in Malaysia
- 2022
- Established a business and capital alliance with Kao Corporation
- 2023
- Initiated early disease detection efforts for oil palm with major plantations in Indonesia
Takahiro NAKAMURA
Founder and CEO
After graduating from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the National Defense Medical College, Takahiro Nakamura worked as a political secretary and later in satellite development at Mitsubishi Electric Engineering. In 2017, driven by a long-held passion for space-related ventures, he founded Polar Star Space. With his industry knowledge and extensive network, he aims to contribute to the agricultural sector.
Message
“We provide oil palm plantation managers with the environment to make quick, informed decisions by visualizing tree conditions with high precision using drones and remote sensing. We take pride in supporting our clients’ agricultural operations with reliable technology and a thorough support system, helping them achieve sustainable growth.”
Tomohiro NODA
Chief Business Development Officer
After graduating from the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Tokyo, Tomohiro Noda gained extensive experience in finance at the Industrial Bank of Japan and Mizuho Corporate Bank. After working in corporate management, he joined Polar Star Space in 2020. He is well-versed in AI and remote sensing and is dedicated to researching the analytical logic behind Ganoderma disease detection.
Message
“Solving challenges in the agricultural sector requires precise and reliable technology. By utilizing AI and remote sensing, we have developed technologies that scientifically support tree health and overall plantation productivity. With this technology, we can help avoid risks in plantation management and improve productivity. We are committed to supporting you with cutting-edge technology, so you can focus on your production with peace of mind.”
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Polar Star Space Co., Ltd
Nihonbashi Honcho 3-2-14
Yamaichi Ohno Bldg 4F
Chuo-ward, Tokyo, Japan 103-0023