Remote ID requirements in Japan

What the rules say

Each line is resolved from published facts of Japan. "Not resolved" means the corpus does not answer it in a machine-checkable way — never that the law is silent.

• Remote identification requiredConditional
• Operation scopeConditional
• Built-in identificationYes
• Broadcast identificationYes
• Link to registrationConditional
• ExceptionsConditional

The rules behind this answer

• Binding lawNational rule

  Alternative Identification Measures via Remote ID

  The measures to identify that an unmanned aircraft has received certification, as an alternative to physical display, shall be equipping the unmanned aircraft with a Remote ID function (リモートＩＤ機能) or other equivalent measures.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Drone Registration Application Information

  An applicant seeking to register an unmanned aircraft must submit an application form to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism containing specified details, including the aircraft's type, model, manufacturer, serial number, owner and user information, weight category (under 25 kg or 25 kg and over), modification status, and Remote ID capability.

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  Notification Procedure for Remote ID-Exempt Area Flights

  A person intending to notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of a Remote ID-exempt flight area must submit a written notification containing their contact details, the aircraft's registration mark, and the date, time, area, and altitude of the flight.

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  Obligation of Maintenance and Modification by the User

  The user of a registered unmanned aircraft must maintain and, if necessary, modify the aircraft to ensure it does not become ineligible for registration under Article 132-3 or fail to comply with the Remote ID measures required under Article 132-5, Paragraph 1.

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  Penalty for Registration Violations

  A fine of up to 500,000 yen shall be imposed on any person who operates a registered unmanned aircraft in violation of registration display or Remote ID requirements (Article 132-5, Paragraph 2), or in violation of a rectification order (Article 132-9, Item 1).

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  Pre-flight Confirmation Matters

  A person who operates an unmanned aircraft must confirm the status of the aircraft, the airspace and surrounding conditions, meteorological information, fuel or battery levels, and the operational status of the Remote ID function (except for flights exempt from Remote ID requirements) before flight.

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  Pre-flight External and Operational Inspections

  When confirming the status of the unmanned aircraft and the Remote ID function, the operator must perform external and operational inspections of the aircraft, including any external Remote ID device if equipped.

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  Remote ID Equipment Obligation

  The owner of a registered unmanned aircraft must equip the aircraft with a Remote ID function, either built-in or via an external device, and input the registration mark and other required information in accordance with the standards set by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

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Official sources

• 航空法施行規則（昭和二十七年運輸省令第五十六号）— Civil Aeronautics Act Enforcement Regulations, Chapter XI — Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism — Civil Aviation BureauOpen
• 航空法（昭和二十七年法律第二百三十一号）— Civil Aeronautics Act, Chapter XI Unmanned Aircraft — Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism — Civil Aviation BureauOpen

Known limitations

• Binding law and official guidance disagree on remote_id.operation_scope; the binding position is published.
• Binding law and official guidance disagree on remote_id.required; the binding position is published.
• 3 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Other drone rules in Japan

• Do I need to register my drone in Japan?Registration in Japan depends on the aircraft and the operation: it applies once the published conditions below are met, each cited to the rule that sets it.
• Can I fly a drone near an airport in Japan?Drone flights near aerodromes in Japan are governed by airspace and aerodrome restrictions: whether permission is needed depends on the airspace, distance or aerodrome type published below.
• Can I fly a drone at night in Japan?Night flying in Japan is regulated rather than simply allowed or banned: published lighting, category and authorisation conditions below decide whether a given flight may take place after dark.
• Is BVLOS drone flight allowed in Japan?BVLOS in Japan runs through a defined authorisation pathway rather than an open permission: the published conditions below set out what that pathway requires.
• When does a drone operation need authorisation in Japan?Whether an operation in Japan needs prior authorisation depends on the operational category, risk class or location: the published triggers below decide it.
• What training do I need to fly a drone in Japan?Remote pilot competency in Japan scales with the operation: which training, examination or proof of competency applies is set by the published conditions below.
• Do I need drone insurance in Japan?Whether drone insurance is required in Japan depends on the aircraft and the operation, as published in the conditions below.

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