Zero-Tolerance Policy for Alcohol Consumption
Verified from official sources3(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
Japan has a zero-tolerance policy for flying drones under the influence of alcohol. You must not fly if you have any alcohol in your body, no matter how small the amount.
Requirement as structured
JCAB states that pilots must not operate an unmanned aircraft if they have any amount of alcohol in their system, regardless of how low the concentration is.
Original regulatory text
体内に保有するアルコール濃度の程度にかかわらず体内にアルコールを保有する状態では無人航空機の飛行を行わないこと。