Designation of defense-related facilities based on the Drone Act

(Announcement)

March 27, 2024 
Japan Ministry of Defense

In Japanese

Based on the Article 6-1, 6-2 and 6-4 of the Drone Act (Act No. 9 of 2016), the Ministry of Defense issued a notification of the designation of defense-related facilities, areas of the designated defense-related facilities or areas, and surrounding areas of the designated defense-related facilities. After 10 days as a certain period of notification to the public (after April 6, 2024), drone flights will be basically prohibited over and within the surrounding areas of the defense-related facilities. When one intends to fly drones, the person is required to follow prescribed procedures including obtaining consent from the administrators of the defense-related facilities.

Please refer to the Ministry of Defense website for more information.

(Reference) Facilities newly designated as defense-related facilities

JGSDF

  • Oyanohara Training Area
  • Jumonjibaru Training Area
  • Hijudai Training Area
  • Kirishima Training Area
  • Sata Training Area

Designation of defense-related facilities based on the Drone Act (PDF)

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