Flying A Drone in Japan in 2022 | WATCH BEFORE YOU FLY 

Super helpful! Planning on potentially visiting Japan this year, and the time and effort you took to make this video definitely really helped me understand pretty much everything I needed to know! Cheers man, thank you

Really helpful, Thanks a lot !!!

Thanks for the video, very helpful and informative. I'm probably going to stumble on a few bits, though hopefully can figure it out for my potential trip to Japan. Hope things go smoothly.

Registration was a breeze thanks to your video. Thanks!

Super helpful! Thanks much!

thank you very much it helped me a lot🎉

Thanks! Got my registration ID

Brit in Japan here too. Even with these new requirements, it still seems slightly more relaxed in Japan. Even so, I've been looking into all the registration rules (covered here) and flying rules (covered elsewhere in varying detail) and it all just seems so restrictive and such a massive pain in the arse. - Must file a 包括申請 any time you're flying in non-restricted space (including densely populated areas) - Must (should?) get permission from land owners/management before flying over any land - Cannot fly over many parks, even though they are in unrestricted airspace (in many cases, the ONLY unrestricted airspace when in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures) because many municipal governments ban drones at parks and similar areas (you can try to get exceptions of course, but this is still a pain in the arse) - Cannot fly over certain areas near the ocean, like harbors (again you can seek an exception, but PITA) It doesn't leave many places to fly with ease. It's a wonder that anybody at all is flying drones as a hobby. Are you still flying? Where do you typically go?

They responded to my drone registration in 24 hours. Thanks for the tutorial!

Very thorough.

Thanks! just finished the whole process few days ago, and ready to place a registration id sticker😀😀after I could go travelling Japan😂😂

This guy deserve a subs and likes. thanks for the help bro.

fellow, bonjournice to meet you.BBravo,nice job!📽

Thanks so much for the helpful video! Can you tell me what the form means by “reading”?

thank you for sharing～～～～

Thank you bro 🎉

thanks for sharing such a detailed video, very informative, btw, i have a question, what would happen if i wanted to register a "mavic mini" which is no RID built-in, and i don't want to get an external one, but i do want to register my drone, can i leave the information below in blank if i don't have a RID? because i heard of people who registered their "mavic mini" despite the fact that they did not have a RID, but they say that its imposible to do it now, do you know anything about someone who has registered a "mavic mini" without the RID these days?

É importante ficar muito atento as leis de cada país e evitar maiores problemas.

So apparently for foreigners, registration can take a while to process and the ability to pay for it doesn’t appear immediately like in the video. Also, I’m not sure if now that you’re registered, that means you can fly whenever as long as you abide by laws and not need flight approval from DIPS…very confusing Google translated site 🥴

how about rc helicopter or just simple quadcopter but either one without any video or camera devices on them? I am moving there and would like to bring them with me.

Hi, is hokkaido Otaru consider as DID? I think Sapporo and Asahikawa is DID..correct me if i am wrong. Thanks!

Hello sir good day to you I want to ask something, once I am fully registered and I have a Registration ID attached to the drone am I now legally to fly my drone in Japan as long as I abide the drone laws of Japan? or do I need to get a flight approval from DIPS every time I use my drone on non-restricted area? . Thank you sir

Thanks, really helpful. Just learned about the June 22 change. Well, I guess my only question now, is will they be able to monitor all my flights. (not for you😄, just thinking about it) Awesome video, thanks again!

Hey, thanks for sharing! Question: As I understand the remote ID doesn’t come standard on the DJI drones and was updated via a firmware update. Was that sufficient or we need an additional equipment?

Hi there. Thanks for the video. I have manage to complete the registration but there is no link to pay for registration. I have tried registering 3 times and it won’t let me go through the payment step.

The account registration process with DIPS was terrible... took me a few hours to input a valid two-byte katakana character name before realizing I can leave that field blank to proceed.

just applied .. I'll be in okinawa 10 days later hopefully i`ll get the permission before I'll be there!! As far as I understood for foreigners takes longer and depends on luck how many days it takes! thanks a lot for the video it was really helpful! I'll keep you posted !

I hope you can help. I have tried to register my drone 2 times now, but each time I get an email saying that the document with my name, birthday and address still doesn’t fulfil the requirements. I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. Birthdays here in Denmark are part of our social security number, so there’s an additional 4 numbers added to the end of it and that might be why it’s kept being denied. It’s so frustrating as I have done exactly what they have asked, yet it’s not enough.

Great video, thanks! If your drone is under 100g then is it legal to fly anywhere except restricted airspace? Also, I'm unclear how to add RID to a drone that does not currently support it, such as a DIY drone...

We are having trouble with the payment system not a accepting any of our credit cards. Has anyone else experienced this?

For me the eKYC does not load i tried different browsers and devices loads for ever

Is there any Japanese documentation available once registered in case I am asked? Thank you

hey julian, long time no hear :) i feel totally deflated and stupid after trying for 3 hours to do this registration in English. I gave up after checking how well my mobile phone case handles impacts with walls :P It was super frustrating and non intuitive (well for me anyway). I kept going around and around in circles with no helpful error messages - usually SYSTEM ERROR try again later. It was getting me to download apps which didnt work to do KYC and had no idea how it interfaced with the registration process. I was stuck on the READING parameter for 45 mins. i tried leaving it blank, I tried every possible combination until it finally for no apparent reason allowed me to progress. Anyway, I need to regather my composure and try again as I really want to take my drone this time in Oct. :)

Thanks for the video, it simplified a lot of the confusion I had! I do have a question though, do we have to send in the drone flight path and location details prior to flying? I've read something along those lines somewhere in their previous drone laws about few months ago.

My apologies for posting a question on an older video, but as someone new to both Japan and drones (I'm a photographer) I found this really helpful! Question I can't seem to find an answer for on the various Japanese gov't sites, or other RU-vid videos: The regulations state not to be used within 30 meters of private property, is that correct? I just moved to a rural town on a small island, and was hoping to capture drone footage as we renovate an akiya home and farmland unused for decades. But we do have neighbors on all sides, and our property is sort of spread out (farmland isn't connected to house plot, if that makes sense). Does this mean I can't fly a drone over my property, if it's within 30 meters of a neighbor's property? I understand you're not offering legal advice, but I thought I'd ask before attempting to contact the agency. Thank you!

DOes someone know where to find out which drones are able to send an remote ID?

Thanks a loooooooooooooooooot!

Ive paid for my license in Japan was cheap just $16 for a mavic mini.... do you know that in a built up area eg Tokyo can you fly them at all if its directly above

Can anyone give me some help? I just got an email back from the DIPS-REG telling me the specified identity verification letter is insufficient. I mailed them copies front and back of my residency card with name, address, date of birth, etc. They don't pick up the phone at their office and when I click on the link on their site which supposed to tell me what I provided that was insufficient I get a systems error on their site. (Do they not accept residency IDs of foreigners living in Japan?) For me personally it have been very frustrating and time consuming trying to get this drone registered.

You tube hasn't informed me that you have been making new videos for over a year

Do i have to register the drone even if i plan to fly it in the forest in remote areas?

Hey kantan thanks for the information I want to take my drone for servicing in Tokyo i’m not going to fly but it is required registration for taking out from the Tokyo airport ???

I live in Saitama. Great video but difficult to fill out all that (not good with all that). Is it possible to ask for your help (in return for compensation of course) ! ??? ❤

i wish it was that easy. i did the registration over a week ago. It has still not been confirmed. You can only call (probably no one there speaks English) or you have to put up with it willy-nilly. It's probably because I don't live in Japan. Has anyone had similar experiences?

HI thanks for you video it is very informative. I have a question hope you can help. I have gone on line several times attempting to register my drone. I cannot get past step two I put my name in in Katakana and I keep getting a message to enter in two byte katakana. Problem is I dont know what that is. Can you be of any assistance? Thank you.

Hay the portal does not accept my name Glen McClelland. Is there and e-mail for tech support?

Just a quick question. I fly custom made FPV drones and it doesn't come with Remote ID. Am I still able to register and fly it during my holiday trip to Japan?

Do you have any additional information regarding the new provision to the law that lets people fly in restricted zones as long as you have a 30m sturdy rope attached to your drone? I'm going to Japan for a month in December, and I'm debating whether it's worth registering and bringing my drone. I primarily do architectural photography, but that would require flying in cities and towns, which are usually restricted. I can't seem to find any additional info about the rope thing and whether it's too much of a hassle to bring a drone if I won't be able to take many photos. I'm also concerned that police and nearby people not familiar with the drone laws could give me problems or a criminal record if I'm flying legally.

Trying to register my drone but when I need to put reading I put my surname liccardo but is saying to enter two-bite katakana character in reading, I’ve tried everything but I can’t go forward

I can't find a list of which models comply with the remote ID regulation..

I mean if you cant fly over populated areas, where in Japan can you fly it? lol the rural country only? Makes using a drone anywhere near any major city just not possible or worth it. Espcially when you cant use it at National Parks. I mean at that point, where is it even worth it

Do you typically get your application approved right away? Or does applications for US citizens take longer, I applied twice tonight because I accidentally closed out. It says one application was canceled and the other under application status it says confirming the procedure contents. Any ideas?

Hi, Thanks for your video. I'm in the process of registering my drone for my trip next month but can't comply to the demand for the second ID with address because we don't have it over here... Are there any means of getting in touch with them directly by mail so I could clarify as far as you know?

Hello! Very informative video, I have run into a bit of a problem though. The entire process works just like how you explained it, except for the payment part. The payment selection box is completely empty in my case! Do you know how to combat this?

Usually how long does it take for them to verify your details? I have been waiting for 5 days and haven't received the payment option on the portal yet. It says 'Confirming the procedure contents' under the 'Application Status'.

What information did you provide for the remote ID portion? Is “built-in” good enough for DJI drones?

So if we have been flying just fine, and for example, my DJI FPV which isn't compatible with RID, then I need to stop flying? Is there any grandfathering in? I am also not finding any external RID modules online.

Interested in options available for remote ID modules for FPV drone. Anyone have any advice?

Can some tell me if they are having the same problem, The site is not allowing me get past the open screen to register. I keep getting this message when I try to enter my name in Katakana (Enter two-byte katakana characters in Reading).

How am i supposed to get an RID transponder on my Drone ?!

I’m going to Japan in March for ages and then travelling on to other countries which don’t have any drone laws. If I don’t fly in Japan and therefore don’t register my drone, am I likely to get it taken off me at any airports or anything?

thanks, really helpfull. but the payment button doesn't appear on my screen, is there any wrong step I did ?

Hi, I've filled out the application and am currently waiting for confirmation. It has been 4 days and I have yet to receive the confirmation of the application and can't pay the fee. How long does it take for the application to be confirmed?

Are there any FPV drone regulations? I keep looking it up but find nothing regarding FPV

Status: „Confirming the procedure contents“ Has anyone here got an information on their avg waiting time for the payment button? I registered my drone on the 18. of October. Thank you and good luck!

Looks like I should not be bringing my DJI mini 2 to Japan since it doesn't have rID. Can anyone else confirm this?

4:28 what is the machine name?

Is this still relivent though?

HGLRC Draknight 2-inch toothpick Fpv drone + Hawkeye Thumb 4K < 100g japan special :) 5min+ lol

you don't mention you need permission from any land management , rivers , mountains , beaches parks etc or face a 500K yen fine and likely 1 month in jail? or maybe I got that bit wrong ? I have a drone with remote ID and registered it , but where to fly it and how to get permission for anywhere when Japanese people as a whole have the default answer of no. living in Niigata , hardly a high density populated area , but all the parks around the edge of the city are supposedly high density according to the map.

As of today (06/10/2023) This site is beyond terrible! I have attempted this now 5 times!

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This whole remote id thing just sucks because I have a feeling that there will be a lot of discrimination with who Japanese police monitor. They don't go in detail, but I'm sure they'll get a ping everytime someone is flying. They're more harder on foreigners here than they are with the natives. I already have anxiety when flying a drone, and to think that my flights will be watched every time makes things even more worse for me. I've always followed the rules when flying, but Japan has a way of making up new rules on the spot for foreigners living here. The registration was easy for the 2 newest drones I just bought but might sell them all and give up this hobby all together. 😔

Wtf are you supposed to put for all this remote ID shit?? You completely skipped over that in the video!

Wtf is two-byte katakana 🤣🤣🤣 omg stupidly Japanese website can’t even login

what on earth is the reading field???? are you supposed to put your last name I really don't get it its asking me to put japanese characters??