Inspection and Record-Keeping for Manufactured Unmanned Aircraft

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Article 132-18Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

Drone manufacturers holding a type certification must inspect every individual drone they produce, write down the inspection results, and keep these records on file.

Requirement as structured

A person who has obtained a Type Certification, etc. must inspect each individual unmanned aircraft they manufacture, create inspection records, and preserve these records in accordance with the Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Original regulatory text

型式認証等を受けた者は、国土交通省令で定めるところにより、その製造に係る個別の無人航空機について検査を行い、その検査記録を作成し、これを保存しなければならない。