Establishment of the Unmanned Aircraft Register

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Article 132Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

The Japanese government maintains an official registry for unmanned aircraft, and drones must be registered in this database in accordance with the law.

Requirement as structured

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism shall register unmanned aircraft in the Unmanned Aircraft Register (無人航空機登録原簿) in accordance with the provisions of this section.

Original regulatory text

国土交通大臣は、この節で定めるところにより、無人航空機登録原簿に無人航空機の登録を行う。