Prohibition of Flight Without Displaying Registration Mark

Verified from official sources
Article 132-5Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

You are prohibited from flying a registered drone unless its registration mark is properly displayed or other identification measures are in place, except for specific exempted cases.

Requirement as structured

A registered unmanned aircraft (登録無人航空機) must not be operated for flight unless the registration mark is displayed or other identification measures are taken, except in cases specified by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Original regulatory text

登録無人航空機には、前項に規定する措置を講じなければ、これを航空の用に供してはならない。ただし、第百三十二条の二ただし書の国土交通省令で定める場合は、この限りでない。