Penalty for Failure to Keep Flight Log
Verified from official sourcesArticle 157-11Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
You must maintain a flight log for your drone operations. Failing to keep one can result in a fine of up to 100,000 yen.
Requirement as structured
A person who fails to keep a flight log (飛行日誌), in violation of Article 132-89, Paragraph 1, shall be punished by a fine of up to 100,000 yen.
Original regulatory text
第百五十七条の十一 次の各号のいずれかに該当するときは、その違反行為をした者は、十万円以下の罰金に処する。 二 第百三十二条の八十九第一項の規定に違反して、飛行日誌を備えなかつたとき。