The New Normal: Japan and China ramp up drone deployment as tensions rise in East Asia. (VIDEO)

Maritime dominance appears to be turning into a high-tech, high-stakes arms race in the East China Sea. China and Japan are vying for power in the disputed territory - and it's drones that are quickly coming to the forefront of the race. RT talks to James Corbett - editor of a Japan-based news website "Corbett Report".