Japan outlaws flying drones while drunk

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Drone use is growing in Japan as in many other nations

Operating a drone in Japan while drunk could lead to a year in prison thanks to new legislation. As well as fines over drunken use, the legislation also levies fines on pilots who perform dangerous stunts with their drone. Anyone operating a drone in Japan does not need a licence but must abide by a series of regulations including:

staying below 150m

avoiding airports

avoiding crowded areas

only flying during daylight

keeping the drone in sight at all times

Anyone failing to abide by the established regulations could face a fine of up to 500,000 yen.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk