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Atualmente não há leis contra a posse ou compra de drones (UAVs) no Japão. Também não há atualmente nenhuma política para declará-los na fronteira (a menos que seja perguntado sobre o que é). Uma lista resumida de produtos com proibições, controles e restrições pode ser encontrada aqui
Existem, no entanto, leis relativas à altura e locais voados de acordo com uma emenda à Lei da Aviação em 10 de dezembro de 2015. Esta alteração especifica o seguinte.
The Act prohibits flying drones over residential areas or areas surrounding an airport without permission from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation.
Flying drones during night time and during an event is also prohibited.In addition, UAVs in unrestricted areas across the country are required to stay below 150 meters (492 feet), and also be kept at least 30 meters (98 feet) from people, buildings, and vehicles.
Prohibited Airspace for Flight
Any person who intends to operate a UAV in the following airspace is required to obtain permission from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.(i) Airspace around airports and above certain heights above ground level. (ii) Above densely populated areas (4,000 people per square kilometer or more).
Any person who intends to operate a UAV is required to follow the operational conditions listed below, unless approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
(i) Operation of UAVs in the daytime.
(ii) Operation of UAVs within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS).
(iii) Maintenance of a certain operating distance between UAVs and persons or properties on the ground/ water surface.
(iv) Do not operate UAVs over event sites where many people gather.
(v) Do not transport hazardous materials such as explosives by UAV.
(vi) Do not drop any objects from UAVs.Exceptions
Requirements stated in “Airspace in which Flights are Prohibited” and “Operational Limitations” are not applied to flights for search and rescue operations by public organizations in case of accidents and disasters.Penalty
If the above rules are violated, the UAV operator is liable for a fine of up to 500,000 yen.
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