Notification Submission Timeline and Route

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

In plain language

You must submit a notification form to the local police station at least 48 hours before flying a drone near restricted important facilities.

Requirement as structured

NPA states that applicants must submit a notification to the Prefectural Public Safety Commission via the jurisdictional police station at least 48 hours before starting the flight.

Original regulatory text

小型無人機等の 飛行を開始する48時間前まで に、当該小型無人機等の飛行に係る対象施設周辺地域を管轄する 警察署を経由して都道府県公安委員会に通報 する必要があります。