Accident Reporting to the Minister

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Article 132-90Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone is involved in an accident, you must report the date, time, location, and other required details to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).

Requirement as structured

In the event of an unmanned aircraft accident, the operator must report the date, time, location, and other matters specified by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Original regulatory text

前項各号に掲げる事故が発生した場合には、当該無人航空機を飛行させる者は、当該事故が発生した日時及び場所その他国土交通省令で定める事項を国土交通大臣に報告しなければならない。