Policy Introduction
Japanese authorities allow pilots to fly drones in compliance with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) regulations. The MLIT has issued a series of regulations for drone flight operations, and some highlights of these regulations are listed as follows:
Always fly below the MLIT’s altitude limit (150 m)
Do not fly at night
Do not drop items from your drone
Do not fly above populated areas
Do not fly within 30 m of people, buildings, or vehicles
Always keep aircraft within their line of sight while flying
Steps to follow as a new drone pilot
- Flights near airports, above crowds, or with an altitude exceeding 150 m need to be approved in advance by the director of the local aviation bureau.
- Do not use your drone to carry explosive or hazardous materials.
- Always read through and comply with the latest local regulations before each flight.
Read the local regulations and consult authorities if necessary before flying your drone.
Battery Transportation
Please read through your airline's battery transportation regulations when traveling with LiPo batteries.We've listed IATA safety and security regulations for battery transportation here for your reference, and most airlines’ regulations are similar to these.
Small Batteries
Medium Batteries
Large Batteries
*The rules above are just for your reference and subject to change. For specific and detailed regulations, visit your airline's website.
Selected Aerial Images
Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒLE BOUTON ONE SUGURU SASAKI
Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒTakahiro Fujita