Japan has announced another move towards codifying regulations for commercial drones. In an effort to balance safety with support of the industry, the Japanese transport ministry says it will develop a system to "certify" qualified drone pilots through private organizations. The ministry plans to establish the criteria for certification by next spring, developing training … [Read more...] about The Latest Move on Drone Regs in Japan
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Japan Plans Drone Delivery for the Olympics
Japan plans to use drone delivery to serve "depopulated areas" by 2018, and to offer drone delivery in Tokyo by the time the 2020 Olympic games are held there, the Japan Times reports. A source from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration says that the Japanese government is working quickly to implement drone delivery to rural and depopulated areas of Japan, such as small … [Read more...] about Japan Plans Drone Delivery for the Olympics
