Application for Unmanned Aircraft Type Certification
Verified from official sourcesArticle 132-16Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
Manufacturers can apply for Type Certification from the Japanese government to certify that the design and manufacturing process of a specific drone model meets safety standards.
Requirement as structured
An applicant may apply to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for Type Certification (型式認証) regarding the design and manufacturing process of an unmanned aircraft type.
Original regulatory text
国土交通大臣は、申請により、無人航空機の型式の設計及び製造過程について型式認証を行う。