Propeller Guard Requirements in DIDs and Near People

In plain language

When flying in densely populated areas (DIDs) or within 30 meters of people or property, you must use propeller guards. If you cannot, you must have an assistant monitor the area to keep people away.

Requirement as structured

JCAB states that when flying in densely populated districts (DIDs) or within 30 meters of people or objects, the drone must be equipped with propeller guards, or otherwise dedicated assistants must be deployed to monitor and prevent third parties from entering the flight path.

Original regulatory text

（３） 飛行場所が人口集中地区にあっては、飛行させる無人航空機について、プロペラガードを装備して飛行させる。装備できない場合は、第三者が飛行経路下に入らないように監視及び注意喚起をする補助者を必ず配置し、万が一第三者が飛行経路下に接近又は進入した場合は操縦者に適切に助言を行い、飛行を中止する等適切な安全措置をとる。

Applies when

over people

true