Physical Examination for Suspended Competency Certificate

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Article 236-45Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone pilot certificate is suspended due to health reasons, any required physical examination must be performed by a doctor recognized by the government as an expert in those specific health conditions.

Requirement as structured

The physical examination regarding the suspension of a Remote Pilot Competency Certificate (技能証明) must be conducted through a diagnosis by a physician recognized by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as having specialized knowledge of the suspension criteria.

Original regulatory text

法第百三十二条の四十六第五項の身体検査は、同条第一項第一号又は第二号に掲げる技能証明の保留の要件に関し専門的な知識を有すると国土交通大臣が認める医師の診断により、行うものとする。