Government officials in Japan announced that they are planning to change current drone regulations to allow drones to transmit higher-resolution video from more remote locations, the Asian Review reports. Legislators hope that the changes will support expansion of commercial drone applications. Most recent changes to Japan's drone legislation were enacted only a few weeks … [Read more...] about Japan Adjusts Drone Regulations to Support Industry
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Tokyo’s Drone Squad
updated 12/12/15 2:04pm. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has established a drone squad, designed to locate and - if necessary - capture nuisance drones flown by members of the public, is to be launched by police in Tokyo. Japan's first unit specifically designed to capture rogue drones, the department has been formed as part of the MPD's riot squad. The … [Read more...] about Tokyo’s Drone Squad
Japan Bans Hobby Drones in Cities
Despite Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's commitment to the commercial drone industry, Japan has passed new regulations on the flights of hobby drones. The new laws will take effect on Thursday, the Japantimes reports, despite industry concern that the strict regulations will put a damper on innovation in the emerging drone sector. The new laws, passed by the Diet in September, … [Read more...] about Japan Bans Hobby Drones in Cities
Japanese Government to Slash Drone Regulations
As the FAA gears up to increase drone regulations in the US, the Japanese government announced that it would slash regulations on drones in order to promote their use, calling them part of the “fourth industrial revolution.” The second meeting of Japan’s Public-Private Dialogue towards Investment for the Future was held yesterday at the Prime Minister's Office. The meetings … [Read more...] about Japanese Government to Slash Drone Regulations
