Physical Examination for First-Class (25kg or More) Certificates

In plain language

If you are applying for a First-Class pilot certificate to fly drones weighing 25kg or more, you must have your physical exam conducted by a doctor or at a medical facility.

Requirement as structured

MLIT requires that the physical examination for a First-Class pilot certificate for unmanned aircraft weighing 25kg or more must be conducted by a doctor or at a medical institution.

Original regulatory text

※注 ：無人航空機操縦者身体検査（一等／25kg以上）に係る身体検査については、医師又は医療機関で受検しなければならない。

Applies when

min mtom kg

25