Application for Change of Pilot Certificate Limitations

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Article 132-52Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone pilot certificate has limitations (such as restrictions on the weight of the drone or flight conditions), you can apply to the government to have these limitations changed or removed.

Requirement as structured

A person who holds an unmanned aircraft pilot certificate (技能証明) with limitations may apply to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to change or remove those limitations.

Original regulatory text

国土交通大臣は、限定に係る技能証明については、当該技能証明に係る無人航空機を飛行させる者の申請により、当該限定を変更することができる。