Components of the Pilot Certificate Examination
Verified from official sourcesArticle 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。