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The Japanese government has eased regulations to allow "level-4" drone flights in which the pilot operates an unmanned aerial vehicle over residential areas without a direct line of sight. Such flights are expected to take place first, transporting goods to remote islands and for disaster relief. It will take at least a few years before they can be used to deliver goods around town.
Drone flying over the Sumida River (Kyodo)
To ensure safe flights over houses, the government requires level 4 drone flight operators to obtain a license issued under a newly launched system and have their drones inspected and approved by the government or certified institutions.
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Drone flying over the Sumida River (Kyodo)
To ensure safe flights over houses, the government requires level 4 drone flight operators to obtain a license issued under a newly launched system and have their drones inspected and approved by the government or certified institutions.
Paywall alert:
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To ensure safe flight, the government will require operators to obtain a license issued under a newly launched system and have their drones inspected and approved.