This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Urban Air Mobility in Japan is ready to take off. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan has announced the formation of the "Next Generation Aviation Mobility Planning Office" to handle regulation and issues surrounding aviation mobility. The … [Read more...] about Urban Air Mobility in Japan: Next Gen Aviation Mobility Planning Offices will Support AAV, UAM
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Japan Moves Closer to Drone Delivery with New BVLOS Regulations
Japan is moving one step closer to drone delivery, with a new change in the law requiring a visual observer for drone flights. "A law requiring that a safety assistant be present during long-distance commercial drone operations will be scrapped, according to new rules announced Thursday by the transport and industry ministries," says the Japan Times. Japan is one of few … [Read more...] about Japan Moves Closer to Drone Delivery with New BVLOS Regulations
Japan Eyes Tougher Rules on Drones Over People After Candy Drone Crash
The Japanese government plans to tighten regulations on how close drones may fly to people after a candy-dropping drone crashed at a November event in Gifu. Japanese news source Yomiuri Shimbun reports that the drone crash injured 3 people. The approximately 3-foot tall drone was dropping candy on bystanders at an outdoor event when it lost balance and crashed into the … [Read more...] about Japan Eyes Tougher Rules on Drones Over People After Candy Drone Crash
Drone Companies in Japan Get A Testing Advantage with Rakuten AirMap Launch
Drone innovators who want to try their solutions at test sites in Japan can do it today - registering and getting authorization through mobile apps. Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten and leading drone platform provider AirMap launch Rakuten AirMap: a localized Unmanned Traffic Management Platform for Japan. Rakuten, sometimes referred to as "the Amazon of Japan," is a global … [Read more...] about Drone Companies in Japan Get A Testing Advantage with Rakuten AirMap Launch
The Latest Move on Drone Regs in Japan
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
