BVLOS Training Without Visual Assistants

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2-1 (5)Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If you plan to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without a visual observer, you must complete at least 10 hours of specialized training on emergency handling and remote decision-making.

Requirement as structured

MLIT guidance states that pilots conducting BVLOS flights without visual assistants (such as Level 3 or 3.5 flights) must undergo at least 10 hours of classroom and practical training focused on identifying abnormal states, making safety decisions, and remote recovery operations.

Original regulatory text

加えて、補助者を配置せずに飛行させる場合には、異常状態の把握、状況に応じた適切な判断と操縦操作等に関し座学・実技による教育訓練を少なくとも 10 時間以上受ける。

Applies when

operation
BVLOS