Zero-Tolerance Policy for Alcohol Consumption

Verified from official sources
3(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。