Validity Period of Unmanned Aircraft Renewal Training
Verified from official sourcesArticle 236-56Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
When renewing your drone pilot license, you must complete the required renewal training course within the 3 months immediately before you submit your renewal application.
Requirement as structured
The Unmanned Aircraft Renewal Training (無人航空機更新講習) must be completed within three months prior to the date of application for the renewal of the pilot competency certificate (技能証明).
Original regulatory text
法第百三十二条の五十一第三項の無人航空機更新講習(同項に規定する登録更新講習機関が行うものに限る。以下「無人航空機更新講習」という。)は、次条第一項又は第二百三十六条の五十九第一項若しくは第二項の規定により技能証明の有効期間の更新の申請をする日以前三月以内に修了したものでなければならない。