Mandatory Use of DIPS 2.0 for Flight Applications
Verified from official sourcesVersion 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
You must submit your drone flight permission and approval applications online using the DIPS 2.0 portal. Paper applications are only allowed if your specific application type cannot be processed online.
Requirement as structured
MLIT requires applicants to submit flight permission and approval applications online through the Drone Information Platform System (DIPS 2.0) in principle, unless the specific application content is not supported by the system.
Original regulatory text
申請方法について、原則、オンラインサービス「ドローン情報基盤システム(飛行許可承認機能)<通称:DIPS2.0>」での申請をお願いしております。※DIPS2.0で申請できない申請内容の場合は、書面での申請が可能です。