Return of Competency Certificate in the Event of Death or Disappearance

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Article 236-68Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If a certified drone pilot dies or is declared missing, the person holding their pilot certificate must return it to the government.

Requirement as structured

In the event of the death or declared disappearance of an unmanned aircraft pilot, the person who has custody of the Competency Certificate (技能証明書) must return it to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Original regulatory text

3 無人航空機操縦者が死亡し、又は失踪の宣言を受けたときは、技能証明書を保管する者は、第一項の手続をしなければならない。