Public Comment: Draft Partial Amendment to Review Guidelines for Drone Flight Permits/Approvals (Category II)
「無人航空機の飛行に関する許可・承認の審査要領（カテゴリーII飛行）」の一部改正（案）に関する意見募集について
Published: 2026-08-10 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Low · Comment deadline: 2026-09-09 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-12
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Summary
This is a public comment invitation on a draft partial amendment to the review guidelines for permits and approvals concerning unmanned aircraft (drone) flights, specifically for Category II flights. The draft was announced on 2026-08-10 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-09-09 23:59, and the responsible authority is Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Civil Aviation Bureau, Unmanned Aircraft Safety Division). This is a proposal out for public comment, not an enacted or finalized rule.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in drone operations that require Category II flight permits or approvals may be affected if the review guidelines are amended.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official Japanese source and consultation materials to understand the proposed changes and the comment submission window.