Flying a drone while drunk is now illegal in Japan

[Jagerbomb52]

New legislation in Japan could land you in jail for up to one year, if you’re convicted of flying a drone while drunk.

Flying a drone while drunk is now illegal in Japan

New legislation in Japan could land you in jail for up to one year, if you're convicted of flying a drone while drunk. The new law that was passed by the...

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[Drbgaijin]

Hadn't noticed that one Agustine.
Luckily I gave up alcohol many years ago.
Otherwise I find the Japanese rules and regulations for drone flying to be quite lax compared to many other countries.
Regards
Douglas

 

[Thanev]

Not sure of the penalty in Canada (probably a prison sentence),but members of a "drone flight crew" are prohibited from consuming alcohol (period) within 12 hours of the flight.I believe the U.S.is 8 hours.Must be because their alcohol isnt as potent...
If that is the case,I think all of us in Canada should drink U.S. beer.
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