Object Drop Training Requirements

In plain language

Before dropping objects during a real flight, you must practice dropping objects at least 5 times in a safe, authorized area or indoors to ensure you can maintain control of the drone.

Requirement as structured

MLIT guidance requires pilots to practice dropping objects at least 5 times in a designated training area or indoors to ensure stable attitude control before performing actual object-dropping operations.

Original regulatory text

（６）物件投下のための操縦練習 物件投下の前後で安定した機体の姿勢制御が行えるよう、また、５回以上の物件投下の実績を積むため、訓練のために許可等を受けた場所又は屋内にて練習を行う。