Minimum Separation Distance from Persons and Objects

Verified from official sources
Article 236-79Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

You must keep your drone at least 30 meters away from third-party persons and property (such as buildings and vehicles). Flying closer than 30 meters requires special permission.

Requirement as structured

The distance prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under Article 132-86, Paragraph 2, Item 3 of the Act shall be 30 meters.

Original regulatory text

第二百三十六条の七十九 法第百三十二条の八十六第二項第三号の国土交通省令で定める距離は、三十メートルとする。