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Japan introduces drone rules as popularity grows
Japan made amendments to its Civil Aeronautics Act this month in order to allow the use of drones in areas where they are deemed safe.
There are more than 200,000 small, toy-type models in use around Japan Iaremenko Sergii
The rules prohibit drone flying over crowded residential areas or near airports without permission from the transport minister. Japan has seen substantially increased interest in drones in the last few months.
Industrial revolution
An industry official said: 'Aerial space that is almost unused can be put to effective use (with drones), so an industrial revolution can take place in the sky.' Source: Japan Times
