Updated August 5, 2026
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) regulates unmanned aircraft under the Civil Aeronautics Act. All drones weighing 100 g or more must be registered via DIPS 2.0 and display a registration ID. Remote ID equipment is mandatory; unregistered flights are prohibited since 20 June 2022.
Overview
Full name
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
JP
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Registration mandatory for all drones ≥100 g via DIPS 2.0
Remote ID equipment mandatory since June 2022
Flight permission required for prohibited airspaces and altitude limits
LEVEL 4 BVLOS over people requires certified UAS and Class 1 Remote Pilot Certificate
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
JP
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026