Obligation to Carry Pilot Competence Certificate

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Article 132-54Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If you hold a drone pilot certificate, you must carry your physical certificate with you whenever you conduct a Specified Flight (such as flying at night, BVLOS, or in populated areas).

Requirement as structured

A person who has received a pilot competence certificate (技能証明) must carry their pilot competence certificate (技能証明書) when performing a Specified Flight (特定飛行) as prescribed in Article 132-87.

Original regulatory text

技能証明を受けた者は、第百三十二条の八十七に規定する特定飛行を行う場合には、技能証明書を携帯しなければならない。