[Latest version] Drone flight permission: How to apply online in 5 minutes

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You can now apply online for flight permission / approval procedure for drones based on the Aviation Law.

Drones can be applied not only to hobby flights, but also to various purposes such as aerial photography, logistics, inspection, surveying, precision agriculture, and rescue of water.The demonstration experiment has already been steadily progressing among the governments and major companies, and practical use is approaching.However, drones are useful tools, while "heavy aircraft are floating in the sky", so you cannot completely eliminate risks such as crashes and collisions.Therefore, there are laws to minimize risks and restrictions based on them while maximizing the benefits.

The Aviation Law, a typical law related to drone, has a limit on flights on the population concentrated area, and if you fly in the corresponding location, you need to apply to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in advance and receive permission.However, since April 2, 2018, the application has been made online (PC and the Internet).Until now, the flight application that had to be brought to the counter can be submitted from anywhere, which had to be brought to the counter, so that it will be possible to perform smooth procedures.Can be expected.

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In this article, I will introduce the newly -enabled online application method in the second half, but before that, let's review the drone regulations and laws.First, please check the following illustrations for cases where you need to apply for the Aviation Law.

In the case of the above case, unauthorized use is a violation of the law.However, after the prescribed procedure, it is possible to fly such a flight legally, and this "procedure" can now be performed online.

In the following cases, the jurisdiction is not the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, so it is not supported by this "online application".

In addition to the above, when flying drones on riverbeds, the river law may be related to the river law, the port law, port law, and the park law in the park.Therefore, if you are considering flying in such a place, consult with the administrator in advance.

After obtaining the permission or approval, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is required to report the flight performance every three months, so be sure to remember it after applying.

In addition, tracking cars that have not obtained permission in advance, or photography in other people's housing, are considered infringement of privacy, even in places where there is no problem under the aviation law.It can be a problem.Be careful not to fly a drone in a way that gives people around you to discomfort and anxiety.

In addition, when using drones, there are things that are not clearly restricted by law or penalties, but there are also things that should not be done or not.The following is a website of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Picked up from the "Unmanned Aircraft (Drone, Radio Concompany) Safe Flight" written in the flight rules of unmanned aircraft (drone / radio control machines, etc.).Here are some dangerous cases, "I'm inadvertently done."

What happens if you violate the drone law?

航空法においては「無人航空機の飛行等に関する罪」が定められており、この罪に該当するとされた場合は五十万円以下の罰金に処するとされています。

In fact, there have been cases where people who have been drone flying without permission in violation of the regulations of the Aviation Law have been arrested, and are strictly punished if they violate the drone regulations.I understand.

»First arrested for drone unauthorized flight, 58 -year -old man in Kitakyushu Fukuoka Prefectural Police | Sankei WEST

Recently, there was a case where police arrested for the first time on drone unauthorized flight charges.The criminal states that "I thought I could fly in a large place" and "I just skipped the drone", but if I skipped a light feeling, it could be a big problem like this case.There is a lot of gender.

»Arrested a man on charges of drone unauthorized flight Wear eight people in Tokyo by May | Sankei NEWS

For the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, some of the drones have been partially revised, so inadvertently violations of drones and ordinances must avoid the regulation of drones and ordinances.

The regulations related to the Aviation Law are adapted when using drones outdoors, so the use of drones indoors is not eligible for regulations.For example, if you want to fly a drone in a room or a gymnasium or a gymnasium, or in a place surrounded by the Internet, there is no need to apply for the Aviation Law.

In addition, if the aircraft to fly is less than 200 grams, the aircraft is less than 200 grams even outdoors.In this case, even in this case, it may be subject to regulation such as prefectural ordinances, so it is necessary to check individually.

When using radio waves to operate the drone, it is required by the Radio Law to obtain a "certificate of technical standards for specified radio equipment (commonly known as technical)".Drone sold by major manufacturers such as DJI and Parrot is a problem because of overdoing technical operations, but if you buy a cheap drone online or buy a drone overseas, you have not acquired the skill.Please note that there is a possibility of the aircraft.In addition, the radio belt used when transmitting images to the FPV (first -person viewpoint) goggles, there are cases where some amateur radio licenses are required for some use, so check the details at the store when purchasing.I recommend it.

Drone flight permission / approval procedure online application method

This time, the following advantages have been introduced as the following materials announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for online applications that became possible from April 2, 2018.

In addition, the contents that can be performed with the online application that became possible this time are as follows.

Click here for what you need to check and prepare before you actually start applying.

Then, from here, it is finally explaining the actual procedure method.The following link is the application page, so please access here first.

The top pages of the "Drone Information Professional System", which apply for flight permission online, is as follows.If you scroll down from here ...

Image source: Online service dedicated site (drone information infrastructure system), the same applies below

There is a screen to choose "individual" or "company / organization", so click on the one that suits you and start.

The rough flow after this is as follows.There are a lot of detailed work in each step, but basically you can click "Pochipochi" while inputting characters.It's not particularly difficult, but it's a patient task, so let's go with time.

For the operation procedure on each screen, you can download a detailed official manual from the following URL, which is 144 pages from the following URL.If the access is considered to be concentrated, the download speed may be slow or an error may occur, so if you do not get the file well, try download it several times.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Inquiries about drone flight permission / approval procedure online application

The jurisdiction of the online application introduced in this article is the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.Therefore, if you have any questions about the procedure, first check this page.In addition, there is a dedicated window that allows you to contact by phone if you still have something you do not know.

・ Telephone: 03-4588-6457 ・ Reception hours: Weekdays from 09:00 am to 17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Editing postscript

As described on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's website "Flying Rules of Unmanned Aircraft (Drone / Radio Constant, etc.)", the flight permission / approval procedure of drones (unmanned aircraft) based on the Aviation Law (unmanned aircraft) from April 2, 2018Can now be performed using the online service "Drone Information Forex System".In addition to the trouble of mailing or submitting it to the counter, it is convenient to reduce mistakes by the system pointing out the basic mistakes due to the automatic check function of the application content.