Flight in Rainy Conditions

Verified from official sources
3-1(3)Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

Avoid flying in the rain or when it looks like it will rain, unless your drone's manual explicitly says it is safe to do so.

Requirement as structured

JCAB states that operators must not fly the aircraft in the rain or when rain is imminent, unless the manufacturer's instruction manual confirms the aircraft is capable of flying in rain.

Original regulatory text

(3) 雨の場合や雨になりそうな場合は飛行させない。ただし、雨でも飛行可能であることを、製造者等が定める取扱説明書等にて確認している場合はその限りではない。