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
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Hey did you have any progress on this? I have registered but my status shows as 'confirming the procedure contents ' and the payment section is blank. I didn't receive any payment link 😢
@@AlwaysNippon Unfortunately no update yet 😕. It's still showing the same status. I tried calling them from the number on their website but no one answered. I am in Japan. Hopefully I get an Answer before I fly back.
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.
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...
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!
Aha, I wondered the same initially but the more I thought about it, I guess it's no different to having your car register in a national database. And as far as I'm aware, the government doesn't track the movement of every car (or do they?....). I believe Remote ID info can only be read by specialised equipment like scanners installed at airports or portable units used by the police. It's hard to find info on that stuff though. I guess they don't want it to become general knowledge for the sake of giving the authorities the upper hand!
Yes, that’s where I’m a little apprehensive, the Remote ID. It does seem like a grey area. Worried that if go to close to world heritage site or no fly zone, I might get a knock on my door being asked to come to the Koban or pay a fine. Seems like if they can identify the drone, then they have my name and address. Ive been flying my mini the past two years with no questions asked, but want a 3 like yourself… so guess its time to register. Doh….
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’m going to Japan in 2 months, do I need to have a specific day at time so I’ll be able to fly the drone or I just need to register it and that’s all?
Just need to register … no need to put specific time. as far as I understood if everything goes well and your application is approved then you’ll have period of time with the expiration date. I’ll keep u posted on how my application goes !
@@ashleycastroperez8718 I'd say register as soon as possible. As far as I'm aware, registered drone licenses are valid for 3 years before they need to be renewed.
@kantan Japan End of the story I couldn’t make it to get my registration done before come to Japan… they sent me an email saying that there was something wrong to be fixed in my application without saying what… I guessed it was the address…. I reapplied and after a few days the same email come back… something is wrong please correct and submit again 😅!! Honesty I’m a bit shocked about the system… how am I supposed to correct something if you don’t tell me what is wrong? I double checked everything and to me nothing was incorrect… What to say? Next time I’ll come to Japan I’ll try to apply a few months earlier but was disappointing that I couldn’t fly the drone in a wonderful place like Okinawa!
hey! did you pay the fee once you got to japan, or did u pay it directly on the site? i have applied fo the permit but i didnt get a payment option on the site and cant find any information about it on their website
Will do, I tried calling them but since I don’t know Japanese, I couldn’t really communicate with them. They said that the staff member that spoke English was currently out and to try again another time. So I hope I’ll know soon.
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
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?
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.
As far as I'm aware, you only need to submit details like that when applying for permission to fly in restricted airspace. Most places outside of cities (and away from airports) are free space to fly.
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?
@@ryanellis7128 I've had two people say no on needing registration. One say yeah. Still unclear. I'm leaning more towards not having to register if you're not flying it. One took theirs through customs with no problem or questioning.
i would still register it. I would assume that no border official or cop that will see you with that drone will ever believe that you brought it into japan and had no intention of flying it, even if you truly dont.
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?
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'm not 100% sure but from the way I understand the rules, only drones that you intend to fly need to be registered. I've taken my drone on domestic flights in Japan and nobody has asked whether or not it was registered either, so hopefully you don't have any issues in the airport.
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, thank for the great video. Just to clarify, if my drone is on the pre-approved list, does that mean it already has the RID and I don't need to do any further registration? Thank you.
@@kianhweeong I believe so... I obviously don't work for the government, but it only makes sense that they'd only add RID equipped drones to their pre-approved list. Best to double check your own equipment though!
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.
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
And how that ended? Did you make the payment eventually? I'm in the same situation now, but may application status on that list is "Confirming the procedure contents" and I'm waiting it to change to "Fee payment" so hopefully a button appears then.
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?
Well the borders are opening next week, so maybe there's been a massive influx of travel TH-camrs sending in applications and the whole system is overloaded aha
@@tokyoplastic Ah damn, it's a shame so many people seem to be having such problems with this. Maybe now that the borders are open again, a lot more people will start complaining and then get it fixed sooner!
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?
Hmm.. I don't think they have a directly line. Not that I'm aware of anyway. Anything like that though would definitely be listed on the website somewhere surely. I also didn't know they require 2 forms of ID, I wonder if that's a recent update or has always been the case if you don't use one of the electronic forms of ID like I did.
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 TH-cam 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!
Hmm yea that's a tricky one, but the way I understand it is that the 30m rule is mainly in place to protect privacy. So if you were to talk to your neighbours and notify them of what you were doing and got their consent, then would cover you in that regard. It could also be down to safety though. 30m seems a bit extreme to me but perhaps the rule is to maintain a safe clearance to avoid collisions with building or infrastructure. It's really a definitive answer but I hope it helps!
@@KantanJapan Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! I think I'll go the route of asking my neighbors, as you said, as well as reaching out to the agency before flying for the first time. I'm just glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's a bit of a tricky question :)
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
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. :)
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'.
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) ! ??? ❤
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.
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.
@@KantanJapan Yes. So TEAD-ID is an external one that is sold that takes batteries. It has a serial number on it that we can register through the Japanese website.
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).
@@rudmerHK It was a nightmare for me. I tried to leave it blank as well but it still wouldn't let me progress.I tired different computers and web browsers then finally I left some characters out of my family name.
@@ejacks3 I am having the same problem. What specifically did you do to correct this? I am stuck needing to enter the Furigana and have tried everything. Nothing works. Thanks in advance for anyone's assist here.
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?
Hmm I can only take a guess but I probably takes longer for non-residents to get processed. Also, I used my 'My Number' card which has all your details for pretty much everything registered with the government so it's probably a lot quicker for them to check.
@@KantanJapan I am finding it that the website hung and hard/impossible to go back to where I left off. It was 2 weeks ago and tonight I tried again and same thing happened. I am in Canada. I only managed to have confirmation of my account on their website with some personal information. Other steps I really do not know how - for example, go directly to drone registration without gong through the personal information/photograph taking with my phone again. Any help is much appreciated.
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?
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!
@@KantanJapan sadly not. I got an unclear answer to correct something. I checked all my information again and changed my ID pictures. Yet again they rejected it. I gave up on registrating now :(.
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.
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. 😔
I believe I mentioned that for my model in particular it had all the details pre-registered in the system. It wasn't that I skipped over it, more that in my particular case, I didn't need to enter the information. Maybe Google your model of drone + "remote ID" and see what info you can find?
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
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?
Thanks so much for the helpful video! Can you tell me what the form means by “reading”?
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
Registration was a breeze thanks to your video. Thanks!
Great hear!
Thanks! Got my registration ID
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.
You tube hasn't informed me that you have been making new videos for over a year
Damn you TH-cam! I have admittedly been a tad lazy on the uploads aha.
Dropping something new either this evening or tomorrow, so stay tuned!
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.
I was having the exact same problem. Finally left the Reading Name blank, that works, you can proceed without a "Reading Name"
Hope you got it working!
You could always try a different web browser. That's worked for me before when having issues with janky Japanese websites.
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
This guy deserve a subs and likes. thanks for the help bro.
Glad to be of service, thanks for stopping by!
@@KantanJapan how long does it takes for you to be able to pay it?
It was pretty much instant for me. I've got a friend who used the passport verification instead of the My Number though he said it takes a while.
@@KantanJapan I used Japanese drivers license. What kind of document or ID did you use?
Hi, is hokkaido Otaru consider as DID? I think Sapporo and Asahikawa is DID..correct me if i am wrong. Thanks!
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.
Really helpful, Thanks a lot !!!
thank you for sharing～～～～
You're welcome 😊
fellow, bonjournice to meet you.BBravo,nice job!📽
Thanks! just finished the whole process few days ago, and ready to place a registration id sticker😀😀after I could go travelling Japan😂😂
Nice, happy flying!
They responded to my drone registration in 24 hours.
Thanks for the tutorial!
you can be so lucky. still waiting after a week...
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.
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?
Hey did you have any progress on this? I have registered but my status shows as 'confirming the procedure contents ' and the payment section is blank.
I didn't receive any payment link 😢
@@shreyas3166 i have the same problem. Any progress?
@@AlwaysNippon Unfortunately no update yet 😕. It's still showing the same status. I tried calling them from the number on their website but no one answered. I am in Japan. Hopefully I get an Answer before I fly back.
@@AlwaysNippon update - I got an email to make a payment so it takes time but they respond.
Congrats. Hope you get some nice videos. :) I'm still waiting. But it's fine. I've got some time left in Japan
Do i have to register the drone even if i plan to fly it in the forest in remote areas?
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.
Super helpful! Thanks much!
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...
You just need to buy a remote ID box and put it on your drone. This might make the drone weigh over 100 g however.
I can't find a list of which models comply with the remote ID regulation..
Please see the pinned comment
4:28 what is the machine name?
It's a Sony NFC card reader: RC-S380/S
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!
Aha, I wondered the same initially but the more I thought about it, I guess it's no different to having your car register in a national database. And as far as I'm aware, the government doesn't track the movement of every car (or do they?....).
I believe Remote ID info can only be read by specialised equipment like scanners installed at airports or portable units used by the police.
It's hard to find info on that stuff though. I guess they don't want it to become general knowledge for the sake of giving the authorities the upper hand!
Yes, that’s where I’m a little apprehensive, the Remote ID.
It does seem like a grey area.
Worried that if go to close to world heritage site or no fly zone, I might get a knock on my door being asked to come to the Koban or pay a fine. Seems like if they can identify the drone, then they have my name and address.
Ive been flying my mini the past two years with no questions asked, but want a 3 like yourself… so guess its time to register. Doh….
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’m going to Japan in 2 months, do I need to have a specific day at time so I’ll be able to fly the drone or I just need to register it and that’s all?
Just need to register … no need to put specific time.
as far as I understood if everything goes well and your application is approved then you’ll have period of time with the expiration date.
I’ll keep u posted on how my application goes !
@@ashleycastroperez8718 I'd say register as soon as possible. As far as I'm aware, registered drone licenses are valid for 3 years before they need to be renewed.
@kantan Japan
End of the story I couldn’t make it to get my registration done before come to Japan…
they sent me an email saying that there was something wrong to be fixed in my application without saying what… I guessed it was the address…. I reapplied and after a few days the same email come back… something is wrong please correct and submit again 😅!! Honesty I’m a bit shocked about the system… how am I supposed to correct something if you don’t tell me what is wrong? I double checked everything and to me nothing was incorrect…
What to say? Next time I’ll come to Japan I’ll try to apply a few months earlier but was disappointing that I couldn’t fly the drone in a wonderful place like Okinawa!
hey! did you pay the fee once you got to japan, or did u pay it directly on the site? i have applied fo the permit but i didnt get a payment option on the site and cant find any information about it on their website
Are there any FPV drone regulations? I keep looking it up but find nothing regarding FPV
I don't know but I'd imagine if it's not specified then the same regulations apply?
If you ever find out, please come back and let us know!
Will do, I tried calling them but since I don’t know Japanese, I couldn’t really communicate with them. They said that the staff member that spoke English was currently out and to try again another time. So I hope I’ll know soon.
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
I would avoid flying in Tokyo altogether, unless you've applied for the proper authorization. The fines can get pretty outrageous!
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?
I forgot where I saw it but if you just do a quick Google search, you can find a list of all the RID compatible DJI drones.
How am i supposed to get an RID transponder on my Drone ?!
You buy one and stick it on your drone.
They're very small.
thank you very much it helped me a lot🎉
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.
As far as I'm aware, you only need to submit details like that when applying for permission to fly in restricted airspace.
Most places outside of cities (and away from airports) are free space to fly.
@@KantanJapan Ahhh that makes flying drones much easier now in Japan. Thank you very much!!
@@aniqazir No worries, happy flying!
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?
I'm here wondering the same exact thing
@@bkollective lemme know if you find anything out buddy
@@ryanellis7128 I've had two people say no on needing registration. One say yeah. Still unclear. I'm leaning more towards not having to register if you're not flying it. One took theirs through customs with no problem or questioning.
i would still register it. I would assume that no border official or cop that will see you with that drone will ever believe that you brought it into japan and had no intention of flying it, even if you truly dont.
I brought it to japan, not yet registered, so didn't fly it.
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?
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'm not 100% sure but from the way I understand the rules, only drones that you intend to fly need to be registered.
I've taken my drone on domestic flights in Japan and nobody has asked whether or not it was registered either, so hopefully you don't have any issues in the airport.
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?
What information did you provide for the remote ID portion? Is “built-in” good enough for DJI drones?
Yea I think so! If you have a drone on the pre-approved list (like a DJI, for example) then it should be totally fine.
Thank you for the info!
Hi, thank for the great video. Just to clarify, if my drone is on the pre-approved list, does that mean it already has the RID and I don't need to do any further registration? Thank you.
@@kianhweeong I believe so...
I obviously don't work for the government, but it only makes sense that they'd only add RID equipped drones to their pre-approved list.
Best to double check your own equipment though!
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.
Very thorough.
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
Leave empty the katakana("Reading") field.
thanks, really helpfull. but the payment button doesn't appear on my screen, is there any wrong step I did ?
I'm not sure about that, you could try using a different web browser maybe?
I'm not tech support for the website unfortunately aha.
And how that ended?
Did you make the payment eventually?
I'm in the same situation now, but may application status on that list is "Confirming the procedure contents" and I'm waiting it to change to "Fee payment" so hopefully a button appears then.
Same here! I'm waiting for the payment link to get updated
Please let me know if it works for yoy
I've been waiting two weeks. Still no payment option
@@tokyoplastic Damn it, in two weeks I'll be landing in Japan
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?
Well the borders are opening next week, so maybe there's been a massive influx of travel TH-camrs sending in applications and the whole system is overloaded aha
@@KantanJapan Must be, I have been waiting two weeks and the help line is either out of office hours or goes to answer machine saying they are busy
@@tokyoplastic Ah damn, it's a shame so many people seem to be having such problems with this.
Maybe now that the borders are open again, a lot more people will start complaining and then get it fixed sooner!
@@KantanJapan I'm guessing that's what has happened. Probably one guy, at a desk, in a busy office, who's phone just blew up these last two weeks 😂
@tokyoplastic did you receive your confirmation? If so, after how many days?
We are having trouble with the payment system not a accepting any of our credit cards. Has anyone else experienced this?
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?
Hmm.. I don't think they have a directly line. Not that I'm aware of anyway. Anything like that though would definitely be listed on the website somewhere surely.
I also didn't know they require 2 forms of ID, I wonder if that's a recent update or has always been the case if you don't use one of the electronic forms of ID like I did.
@@KantanJapan I gave it a second try with a photo with added info. Let's see! Thanks anyway!
@@KantanJapan So second attempt succeeded. Happy flying in Japan in two weeks 😀
@@downforcemusic Aye, happy days! Have fun!
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 TH-cam 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!
Hmm yea that's a tricky one, but the way I understand it is that the 30m rule is mainly in place to protect privacy.
So if you were to talk to your neighbours and notify them of what you were doing and got their consent, then would cover you in that regard.
It could also be down to safety though. 30m seems a bit extreme to me but perhaps the rule is to maintain a safe clearance to avoid collisions with building or infrastructure.
It's really a definitive answer but I hope it helps!
@@KantanJapan Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! I think I'll go the route of asking my neighbors, as you said, as well as reaching out to the agency before flying for the first time. I'm just glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's a bit of a tricky question :)
Thank you bro 🎉
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
DOes someone know where to find out which drones are able to send an remote ID?
Hay the portal does not accept my name Glen McClelland. Is there and e-mail for tech support?
É importante ficar muito atento as leis de cada país e evitar maiores problemas.
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. :)
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'.
Would love to know that as a foreigner aswell :)
Did it finally go through?
Would be good to get an update on your experience to helps others!
So I received a reply after 15 days of applying which wasn't really useful. But, yes it did go through. Suggestions: Try and apply well in advance.
Interested in options available for remote ID modules for FPV drone. Anyone have any advice?
I know the DJI Avata has it built in, but I'm not sure about modules for custom builds.
@@KantanJapan was planning to fly avata through tokyo alleyway in dawn guess that was an impossible dream
Is this still relivent though?
I believe it's still up to date!
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) ! ??? ❤
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.
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.
I'm also wondering the same thing about FPV in general. I don't own one but would like to get into it.
Did you learn any more about this?
@@KantanJapan Yes. So TEAD-ID is an external one that is sold that takes batteries. It has a serial number on it that we can register through the Japanese website.
@@speckaviation44 Good to know, thanks for the info!
@@speckaviation44 Did you buy one from TEAD-ID? I'm wondering what kind of price it's going to be. No price listed on the website.
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).
I was having the exact same problem. Finally left the Reading Name blank, that works, you can proceed without a "Reading Name"
@@rudmerHK It was a nightmare for me. I tried to leave it blank as well but it still wouldn't let me progress.I tired different computers and web browsers then finally I left some characters out of my family name.
@@ejacks3 I am having the same problem. What specifically did you do to correct this? I am stuck needing to enter the Furigana and have tried everything. Nothing works. Thanks in advance for anyone's assist here.
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?
Hmm I can only take a guess but I probably takes longer for non-residents to get processed.
Also, I used my 'My Number' card which has all your details for pretty much everything registered with the government so it's probably a lot quicker for them to check.
I (US citizen visiting) just did it and it took 8 days to get the payment page, which was 1450yen.
It took 3 more days for them to process the payment.
@@KantanJapan I am finding it that the website hung and hard/impossible to go back to where I left off. It was 2 weeks ago and tonight I tried again and same thing happened. I am in Canada.
I only managed to have confirmation of my account on their website with some personal information. Other steps I really do not know how - for example, go directly to drone registration without gong through the personal information/photograph taking with my phone again.
Any help is much appreciated.
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?
I can't say 100% for sure but it does sound like every drone has to have Remote ID.
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!
Hope you got it sorted by now?
@@KantanJapan sadly not. I got an unclear answer to correct something. I checked all my information again and changed my ID pictures. Yet again they rejected it. I gave up on registrating now :(.
I am in the confirming procedure stuff stage 😭 but I haven't got any email about incorrect information either. How long would it take you guys thinj
Looks like I should not be bringing my DJI mini 2 to Japan since it doesn't have rID. Can anyone else confirm this?
Also, I can't find Avata on the list of UA models.
Please see the pinned comment fora list of Remote ID equipped drones.
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.
Thanks a loooooooooooooooooot!
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. 😔
By the way, have you flown your drone since registration? Did you have to report before flying? How was the experience?
今ってアメリカ合衆国に住んでいますか
日本で住んでいるよ
何ヶ国語話せますか
As of today (06/10/2023) This site is beyond terrible! I have attempted this now 5 times!
Wtf are you supposed to put for all this remote ID shit?? You completely skipped over that in the video!
I believe I mentioned that for my model in particular it had all the details pre-registered in the system. It wasn't that I skipped over it, more that in my particular case, I didn't need to enter the information.
Maybe Google your model of drone + "remote ID" and see what info you can find?
@@KantanJapan My apologies for the somewhat rude comment, turns out actually I didn't need to fill that out either😅
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??