An article titled “Explanatory summary of procedural requirements for the flight of drones and UAVs under Civil Aeronautics Act,” written by Takuya Ishikawa, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS,” a portal site of Bengo4.com.
1. Determination of the flight category and procedures required for each category
1-1. Flight category
1-2. Procedures required for each flight category
2. Type certification and aircraft certification system (Art. 132-13 through Art. 132-39)
2-1. Summary of the system and classification of certification
2-2. Procedures required for type certification
2-3. Procedures required for aircraft certification
3. Competence certification system for UAV pilot (Art. 132-40)
3-1. Summary of the system
3-2. Procedures for the test and renewal, etc.
4. Permission and approval regarding flights (Art. 132-85, para. 2 or para. 4, item 2, Art. 132-86, para. 3 or para. 5, item 2)
4-1. Application process
4-2. Criteria for permission and approval
5. Flight rules for UAVs
5-1. Report of flight plan (Art. 132-88)
5-2. Preparation of flight log (Art. 132-89)
5-3. Measures in case of accidents, etc. (Art. 132-90, Art. 132-91)
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