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Oct 8, 2025

All about drones

Do you own a drone? Have you ever used a drone in Japan? Do you know the drone regulations in Japan? My two cents on the future of drones; https://www.city-cost.com/blogs/BigfamJapan/G0oer-living_tokyo

BigfamJapan

BigfamJapan

Former nickname was "Saitama". Changed it to save confusion on place review posts! Irish, 20+ years in Japan! I also write on my personal website: insaitama.com

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  • genkidesu

    on Oct 9

    I don't own one, and honestly I don't know that I ever will purchase one. I think for some people who really love photography etc. then it's a big drawcard being able to use one, but I don't think in my day-to-day life I'd need it. I knew vaguely about some of the regulations, but I didn't know that you had to apply 10 days in advance to use a drone! I think the tight rules are good, though. Between privacy issues to the danger of damaging historic structures if they're not flown safely (and many more potential concerns), I'm all for it being a bit strict!

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  • BigfamJapan

    on Oct 10

    @genkidesu privacy issues is a very good point, didn't think of that in my post. I thought I might eventually buy one, but now that you have to register a flight in advance, I don't think I'll bother - I am not that organized of a person! Most of my trips are impromptu and I like it that way! :)

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  • genkidesu

    on Oct 11

    @BigfamJapan yes, the registering in advance would take a bit of the spontaneity out of anything!

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