Maximum Flight Period Limits for Applications

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In plain language

When applying for a flight window, the period is generally limited to one month. However, you can request up to one year if you will fly continuously under the exact same conditions.

Requirement as structured

JCAB states that when specifying a flight period in the application, the period should in principle be within one month, but may be up to one year if the flights are conducted continuously without changes to the application details.

Original regulatory text

期間及び時間帯を記載する場合には、その期間は原則1ヶ月以内とし、申請内容に変更を生ずることなく、継続的に無人航空機を飛行させる場合には、1年を限度として記載することができる。

Applies when

subcategory
Category III