Draft notice amendment to simplify procedures for 5.8 GHz drone experimental test stations
令和８年総務省告示第43号（電波法施行規則第７条第５号の規定に基づく特定実験試験局として使用可能な周波数の範囲等を定める件）の一部を改正する告示案に関する意見募集 - 5.8GHz帯ドローン用実験試験局の利用手続の簡素化 -
Published: 2026-10-24 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-11-24 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-25
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Summary
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications published a draft notice amendment for public comment on 2026-10-24, with a stated deadline of 2026-11-24 23:59 JST. The draft would amend Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Notice No. 43 of 2026, which specifies frequency ranges and related matters for specified experimental test stations under Article 7, item 5 of the Regulations for Enforcement of the Radio Act, to simplify procedures for using 5.8 GHz drone experimental test stations.
Business Impact
Users of 5.8 GHz drone experimental test stations may face simplified usage procedures, depending on the details of the proposed amendment.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese draft could clarify the proposed procedural simplifications, eligible station scope, and intended implementation timing.
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- 2026-10-24 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Original Japanese source
- 2026-11-24 — Public comment deadline (2026-11-24 23:59 JST) Original Japanese source
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