Safety-Conscious Design

Verified from official sources
Article 236-15Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

The drone must be designed in a way that protects other aircraft, as well as people and property on the ground or water, from potential flight risks.

Requirement as structured

Unmanned aircraft must be designed to prevent compromising the safety of aircraft navigation and the safety of people and property on land or water, in accordance with the level of impact the flight may have.

Original regulatory text

無人航空機の飛行が航空機の航行の安全並びに地上及び水上の人及び物件の安全に及ぼす影響の程度に応じ、それらの安全が損なわれないように考慮された設計であること。