No flights of unregistered Unmanned Aircraft weighing 100 g or more are allowed after June 20, 2022.Please be sure to register your Unmanned Aircraft.Also, Unmanned Aircraft of 100 g or more is subject to the control of the Civil Aeronautics Act including the scope of the flight permission system from June 20, 2022.

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2022.12.05 Unmanned Aircraft Registration System has been renewed. You can register the unmanned aircraft on "Drone/UAS Information Platform System 2.0".
2022.07.01 We have changed the contact number of Help Desk for Unmanned Aircraft Registration to +81-50-5445-4451.
2022.06.27 [Important Reminder] The current contact number of Help Desk for Unmanned Aircraft Registration (+81-50-3181-8378) is available until 5:00 p.m., June 30, 2022. We will soon announce the new contact number available from 9:00 a.m., July 1, 2022 on the portal site, etc.
2022.06.20 The mandatory registration system for Unmanned Aircraft has started.
2022.03.31 A video on how to apply online has been posted.
2022.03.31 A video on the remote ID function has been posted.
2021.12.20 Link to the DIPS-REG web dashboard has been added.
2021.12.20 “Manuals” and “FAQs/Contact” pages have been added.
2021.11.25 A video on notification of Unmanned Aircraft registration system has been posted.
2021.11.25 The registration procedures have been posted.
2021.11.19 Unmanned Aircraft Registration Web Portal is now available.

Watch a video announcement about
the registration system

See here for Handbook for
Unmanned Aircraft Registration

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Background of
the registration system

With the growing use of Unmanned Aircraft
(drones and model aircraft, etc.),
accidents and incidents of unauthorized flights have been
frequent in recent years.
Under such circumstances,
the registration system
for Unmanned Aircraft came into effect on June 20,
2022. From that day onwards,
all Unmanned Aircraft must be registered,
and no flights of unregistered Unmanned Aircraft are allowed.
POINT1 To identity the owner in case of accidents, etc. POINT2 To investigaate the cause of the accidents and secure safety POINT3 To ensure safety by denying the registration of Unmanned Aircraft with safety issues
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Registration procedures

Unmanned Aircraft registration requires the following three steps.
Registration can be done through the DIPS 2.0 web dashboard,

When you verify your identity online
(using your passport)

Our smartphone site makes it easy to read the passport information. Please click here to read your passport information.

For smartphone users ▶︎
QR code

＊Scan the QR code, and then reopen the page in Safari or Chrome

STEP01 Application You can apply online or by submitting documents. Enter/complete the information such as the name and address of the owner and the user of the Unmanned Aircraft, and the manufacturer and model of the aircraft in your application. ※Please be aware that you need to verify your identity by e-mail when submitting the necessary documents for your application by mail. STEP02 Payment Please pay the fee for the application, when you receive your payment number after the application for registration. You can pay by credit card or Internet banking, or at an ATM. Please note that application fees and payment methods vary depending on the application method. STEP03 Issuance of a registration ID After all procedures are completed, a registration ID will be issued for the Unmanned Aircraft. Please clearly display the registration ID in such a way that you write it on the airframe before flying.
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This The video explains
the application procedure in detail.

This explains how you can apply
online on Drone/UAS Information Platform System 2.0.
STEP1 Open your Account. Access Drone/UAS Information Platform System 2.0, and enter your name, e-mail address, telephone number, and other details after reading the rules and agreeing to the terms and conditions. STEP2 Register an Unmanned Aircraft. Login to Drone/UAS Information Platform System 2.0 using the ID and password specified in the email sent to you confirming the creation of your account (Account Created notification). Click on “New Registration” in the Main Menu to register your Unmanned Aircraft. Your passport is necessary to verify your identity. STEP3 Pay the Fee. Click on the URL provided in the email sent to you after the registration of your Unmanned Aircraft and login to Drone/UAS Information Platform System 2.0. On the “Confirmation of the applicationStatus/withdraw/ Payments” page, click on “Payment,” select “Credit Card,” and then make your payment.

Once all procedures are completed, you will get a registration
ID for the Unmanned Aircraft.
Display this ID on the Unmanned Aircraft so that it is clearly visible.

Drone/UAS Information Platform System 2.0

In addition to displaying a registration
ID on the Unmanned Aircraft, the aircraft
must be equipped with a remote ID function.

The RID equipment installed in the Unmanned Aircraft transmits
the aircraft’s identification information via radio waves even during a flight,
not only enabling you to identify whether or not it is
registered but also ensuring safe skies.

＊The transmitted Information does not contain personal information.

Exemption conditions

CASE1 During the pre-registration period For Unmanned Aircraft that are registered until June 19, 2022　CASE2 Safety measures Flights over a specific area, with necessary measures taken such as assignment of assistants to monitor the flight of Unmanned Aircraft and clarification of the perimeter of the area CASE3 Moored flight Flights conducted by mooring with a sufficiently strong string, etc.

Pre-registration Check-List

  • Prepare your IDs.
  • Prepare documents showing information about your company. *Only for companies or organizations
  • Prepare your contact information (Email address, phone number).
  • Keep documents about your Unmanned Aircraft at hand.
  • Make sure you have the application fee ready.

Manuals/Guidelines/Application Documents

The manuals and guidelines regarding the application procedures and
registration system are available.
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FAQs/Contact

Q
I applied for registration, but have received no response so far.
What is the update on my application?
A
You can check the status of your application through Drone/UAS Information Platform System 2.0. Please wait for a while until your application data is transacted in the system.
After applying for registration, you receive an e-mail for data correction or your identification. You cannot complete all registration procedures unless you make a correction following the instructions, or click the URL in the e-mail, so please be sure to check if there is any incoming email from the system.
Also, there are an increasing number of applicants who forget to send their ID documents despite checking the mailing method of an ID when applying online. Please be aware that your application cannot be accepted unless your ID documents are delivered to us.
Q
What happens when flying Unmanned Aircraft without registration?
A
You are liable to a fine of up to 500,000 yen or imprisonment for up to one year under the Civil Aeronautics Act.
Q
What types of Unmanned Aircraft are subject to registration?
A
All drones or model aircraft weighing 100 g or more that fly outdoors.
Q
Do I have to register each Unmanned Aircraft I own?
A
Yes. And you need to display the registration ID on your Unmanned Aircraft.
Q
Is it necessary to pay for my application?
A
Yes.For more information, please click here.
Q
Does pre-registration make it unnecessary to install remote ID equipment?
A
Yes, it is unnecessary to install remote ID equipment as long as your application is completed between December 20, 2021 and June 19, 2022.
Q
Doesn’t the registration expire early if an aircraft is registered during
the pre-registration period?
A
If the aircraft is registered during the pre-registration period (before June 20, 2022), the mandatory registration is valid for three years from June 20, 2022. It will not expire early.

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For inquiriesHelp Desk for Unmanned Aircraft

+81-50-5445-4451
Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (JST)on weekdays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays,
and year-end/new-year holidays (Dec 29 - Jan 3)

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