Penalty for Operating an Unregistered Unmanned Aircraft

In plain language

Flying a drone that is not registered with the government is a serious offense and can result in up to one year in prison or a fine of up to 500,000 yen.

Requirement as structured

Any person who operates an unregistered unmanned aircraft in flight in violation of Article 132-2 shall be punished by imprisonment with work for not more than one year or a fine of not more than 500,000 yen.

Original regulatory text

第百五十七条の七　次の各号のいずれかに該当するときは、その違反行為をした者は、一年以下の拘禁刑又は五十万円以下の罰金に処する。 一第百三十二条の二の規定に違反して、無人航空機を航空の用に供したとき。