Components of the Pilot Certificate Examination

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Article 132-47Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

To obtain a drone pilot license, you must pass three separate tests: a medical check, a written knowledge exam, and a practical flight skills test.

Requirement as structured

The examination for the Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Certificate (無人航空機操縦者技能証明) must consist of a medical examination (身体検査), a paper examination (学科試験), and a practical examination (実地試験).

Original regulatory text

前項の試験は、身体検査、学科試験及び実地試験とする。