Flight Permission Application Timeline
Verified from official sourcesVersion 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
You must submit your drone flight application at least 10 business days before your planned flight. MLIT recommends applying 3 to 4 weeks early to allow time for any corrections.
Requirement as structured
MLIT states that applicants must submit flight permission and approval applications at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled flight date, and recommends applying 3 to 4 weeks in advance to allow for corrections.
Original regulatory text
審査には一定の期間を要するため、飛行開始予定日の少なくとも10開庁日以上前(土日・祝日を除く)には申請書類を提出してください。申請内容に不備があった場合には追加確認に時間を要し、飛行予定日までに許可・承認が得られないことも想定されるため、飛行開始予定日から3~4週間程度、十分な余裕をもって申請を頂きますようお願いします。