Suspension, Shortening, or Modification of Aircraft Certification

In plain language

The government can suspend your drone's certification, shorten its expiration date, or change its approved operating conditions if the drone is found to be unsafe or fails to meet safety standards.

Requirement as structured

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism may suspend the validity, shorten the validity period, or modify the designated conditions of use of an Aircraft Certification (機体認証) if the unmanned aircraft fails to conform to safety standards, is at risk of failing to conform, or its safety is otherwise not ensured.

Original regulatory text

国土交通大臣は、機体認証を受けた無人航空機が安全基準に適合せず、又は第百三十二条の十三第十項の有効期間を経過する前に安全基準に適合しなくなるおそれがあると認めるとき、その他無人航空機の安全性が確保されないと認めるときは、当該無人航空機の機体認証の効力を停止し、その有効期間を短縮し、又は第百三十二条の十三第三項の規定により指定した使用の条件を変更することができる。