First-Class Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Qualification Scope

Verified from official sources
Article 132-42Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

A First-Class drone pilot license certifies you to fly in 'Specified Flight' categories (such as over people) without needing to set up entry-restriction zones to keep bystanders out.

Requirement as structured

A First-Class Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (一等無人航空機操縦士) qualification certifies the skills necessary to conduct Specified Flights (特定飛行) without taking entry control measures (立入管理措置).

Original regulatory text

技能証明は、次の各号に掲げる資格 of 区分に応じ、当該各号に定める無人航空機の飛行に必要な技能について行う。 一 一等無人航空機操縦士 第百三十二条の八十五第一項に規定する立入管理措置を講ずることなく行う第百三十二条の八十七に規定する特定飛行

Applies when

over people
true