Fee for Approval of Changes to Design or Manufacturing Process (Class 2 Type Certification - Standard)

In plain language

If you apply to change the design or manufacturing process (other than minor changes) of a Class 2 Type Certified drone, you must pay a fee of up to 498,900 yen, with the exact amount determined by the drone's maximum takeoff weight or flight method.

Requirement as structured

An applicant seeking approval for changes (excluding minor changes) to the design or manufacturing process of a Class 2 Type Certified (第二種型式認証) unmanned aircraft must pay a fee specified by the Ministerial Ordinance of MLIT, up to a maximum of 498,900 yen, depending on the maximum takeoff weight or the intended flight method of the aircraft.

Original regulatory text

二　第二種型式認証　次のイ又はロに掲げる場合の区分に応じ、それぞれイ又はロに定める額 イ　ロに掲げる場合以外の場合　四十九万八千九百円を超えない範囲内において、当該型式の無人航空機の最大離陸重量又は当該型式の無人航空機を飛行させようとする方法に応じ、国土交通省令で定める額