Exemption for Tethered Flight

In plain language

You are exempt from standard flight restrictions (like night or BVLOS approvals) if the drone is physically tethered to the ground or operated under other specifically approved safe conditions.

Requirement as structured

The restrictions in Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 do not apply when flying an unmanned aircraft while tethered to restrict its flight range, or using other safe methods specified by MLIT.

Original regulatory text

一係留することにより無人航空機の飛行の範囲を制限した上で行う飛行その他の航空機の航行の安全並びに地上及び水上の人及び物件の安全を確保することができるものとして国土交通省令で定める方法による飛行を行う場合