20-Hour Drone Inspection Interval

In plain language

You must conduct a detailed inspection of your drone every 20 flight hours. This includes checking for loose screws, structural damage, and ensuring all communication, propulsion, power, and control systems work properly.

Requirement as structured

MLIT guidance states that operators using this manual must perform a comprehensive inspection of the unmanned aircraft every 20 flight hours, checking for parts needing replacement, loose components, structural damage, and system functionality.

Original regulatory text

（３）２０時間の飛行毎に、以下の事項について無人航空機の点検を実施する。 ・交換の必要な部品はあるか ・各機器は確実に取り付けられているか（ネジの脱落やゆるみ等） ・機体（プロペラ、フレーム等）に損傷やゆがみはないか ・通信系統、推進系統、電源系統及び自動制御系統は正常に作動するか

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