Exclusion of Violating Operators from Loss Compensation

Verified from official sources
Article 11Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If authorities damage or destroy your drone because you flew it illegally in a restricted area, you are not entitled to any compensation for your lost or damaged equipment.

Requirement as structured

An operator who flies a small unmanned aircraft in violation of the flight prohibition is excluded from receiving compensation for any losses or damage resulting from enforcement measures taken by authorities.

Original regulatory text

国、地方公共団体又は対象空港管理者は、第二項(第三項及び第五項において準用する場合含む。)の規定による措置が行われたときは、当該措置により損失を受けた者(前条第一項又は第三項本文の規定に違反して小型無人機等の飛行を行った者を除く。)に対し、当該措置により通常生ずべき損失を補償しなければならない。