Flying Under Influence

[Rwarrior]

Interesting news from Japan:

Japan outlaws flying drones while drunk

Flying a drone while drunk is as bad as drink-driving say Japanese politicians who backed the law.

www.bbc.com

Cheers and safe sober flying!!

 

[nilanjan118]

I should me mindful of this. Thanks for sharing Ranjit.

 

[Spark 317]

I should me mindful of this. Thanks for sharing Ranjit.

Yep.

Always a good time flying with a six pack...of Spark batteries.

 

[Rwarrior]

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DUI - Droning under the influence

 

[Rwarrior]

I should me mindful of this. Thanks for sharing Ranjit.

Most welcome, Nilanjan!
Actually, I'll be visiting Osaka and Kyoto in mid September for a week, and was checking up on the rules, and came across the BBC article.
Any insight you could provide would be most helpful and appreciated [emoji120]
Cheers

 

[nilanjan118]

Most welcome, Nilanjan!
Actually, I'll be visiting Osaka and Kyoto in mid September for a week, and was checking up on the rules, and came across the BBC article.
Any insight you could provide would be most helpful and appreciated [emoji120]
Cheers

Hi Ranjit, that article very much summarises the drone rules prevalent in Japan.You do not need to register your drone in Japan or need any special permission if you abide by the 3 points below.
1. Do not fly at altitudes of 150m above ground level
2. Do not fly at airspace around airports
3. Do not fly over densely populated areas

The 3rd point is the most tricky one and I am afraid that may very well prohibit you from flying in cities like Osaka and Kyoto. You can check the link below to see if the areas you wish to fly in come under "densely populated areas".

地理院地図 / GSI Maps｜国土地理院

地形図、写真、標高、地形分類、災害情報など、日本の国土の様子を発信するウェブ地図です。地形図や写真の3D表示も可能。

maps.gsi.go.jp

But please note that even if a particular area is not shown as red in the map, there may be local rules which prevent you from flying there. For instance, there may be a park or temple in a not so densely populated area and which is not highlighted in red in the map. However, once you visit the place or search for information on the internet, you may find that drones are prohibited in that park or temple.

 

[Rwarrior]

Thanks Nilanjan for the helpful info!
Looks like I'll have to do some serious thinking if it's worthwhile to bring my Spark along then [emoji848]
Cheers!

 

[nilanjan118]

Thanks Nilanjan for the helpful info!
Looks like I'll have to do some serious thinking if it's worthwhile to bring my Spark along then [emoji848]
Cheers!

Sorry to disappoint you Ranjit but that's the way it is. It is possible to get permission to fly in restricted areas but it is not quite practical for foreigners, especially tourists.

 

[Rwarrior]

Sorry to disappoint you Ranjit but that's the way it is. It is possible to get permission to fly in restricted areas but it is not quite practical for foreigners, especially tourists.

No worries Nilanjan, it's good to know the realistic situation, rather than end up doing something unsafe and risky due to being overly optimistic or foolish.
Appreciate your input, as always.
Many thanks!

 

[Rwarrior]

I'll bring my Osmo Pocket instead for my photo fix!! [emoji4]

 

[Northwood Mediaworks]

Same rules here, in fact, you are not supposed to fly even in your fatigued... When is that I wonder????? (that's my life I guess!)