Class 2 Type Certification Fee

In plain language

When applying for a Class 2 Type Certification for a drone model, you must pay an application fee. If you already hold a valid certification with at least 2 months remaining, the fee is capped at 155,300 yen; otherwise, it is capped at 1,614,600 yen, with the exact amount determined by the drone's maximum takeoff weight or flight method.

Requirement as structured

An applicant for Class 2 Type Certification (第二種型式認証) must pay a fee of up to 155,300 yen per model if they already hold a certification with 2 or more months of validity remaining, or up to 1,614,600 yen per model for other cases, as specified by MLIT ordinance based on the maximum takeoff weight or the intended flight method.

Original regulatory text

第二種型式認証次のイ又はロに掲げる型式の区分に応じ、それぞれイ又はロに定める額 イ　第二種型式認証（有効期間の残存期間が二月以上のものに限る。）を受けている型式一件につき十五万五千三百円を超えない範囲内において、当該型式の無人航空機の最大離陸重量又は当該型式の無人航空機を飛行させようとする方法に応じ、国土交通省令で定める額 ロ　イに掲げる型式以外の型式一件につき百六十一万四千六百円を超えない範囲内において、当該型式の無人航空機の最大離陸重量又は当該型式の無人航空機を飛行させようとする方法に応じ、国土交通省令で定める額