Penalty for Unauthorized Flight over Public Places

In plain language

If you fly a drone over public areas like roads, parks, or plazas in violation of the designated safety rules, you can face up to one year of imprisonment or a fine of up to 300,000 yen.

Requirement as structured

Any person who operates an unmanned aircraft in the airspace above roads, parks, plazas, or other public places in violation of the provisions of Article 132-86, paragraph 1, item 1 shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine of not more than 300,000 yen.

Original regulatory text

第百五十七条の八　第百三十二条の八十六第一項第一号の規定に違反して、道路、公園、広場その他の公共の場所の上空において無人航空機を飛行させた者は、一年以下の拘禁刑又は三十万円以下の罰金に処する。