Training Requirements for Multi-UAS Operations
Verified from official sources2-2(3)Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
Before flying multiple drones at once, you must complete classroom and flight training, starting with a few drones and gradually increasing the number to practice normal and emergency procedures.
Requirement as structured
MLIT states that operators must conduct both desktop and practical flight training for multi-UAS operations, gradually increasing the number of simultaneous aircraft to ensure pilots are fully proficient in both normal and emergency procedures.
Original regulatory text
(3)訓練の要件 次に掲げる事項について、机上訓練と実機訓練を実施すること。同時運航の機体数を段階的に増加させて、判断と操作に十分に慣熟すること 正常な運航時の操作に加えて、緊急時の判断と操作に十分に慣熟すること
Applies when
- operation
- Multi-UAS