Pilot Certificate Validity and Renewal Period

In plain language

Your drone pilot certificate is valid for 3 years. You must apply to renew it between 6 months and 1 month before it expires.

Requirement as structured

MLIT states that the Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Skills Certificate is valid for 3 years, and renewal applications must be submitted between 6 months and 1 month prior to the expiration date.

Original regulatory text

無人航空機操縦者技能証明の 有効期限は3年 であり、 有効期間満了日の6か月前から 1か月前までに 申請が必要 です。 お手元の技能証明書の有効期限をご確認のうえ、忘れずに更新手続きをして頂きますようお願いいたします。