#JAPAN: Gov't Plans National Drone Registry Amid Rise In Incidents

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The Japanese government plans to introduce a drone registry system amid a rise in drone-related incidents. A decision on the plan was made at a meeting of senior officials from the transport ministry, the police and other government agencies.

The small, unmanned flying object is becoming more widespread in Japan. The decision comes amid growing concerns that drones could be used in terrorism. Officials also hope that such a system would help reduce drone-related incidents.

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#UK: New Drone Safety Class Legislation Considered

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Drone users in the UK may have to take safety awareness tests under legislation planned by the government. Drones weighing more than 250g could also be banned from flying near airports, or above 400 ft, in a crackdown on unsafe flying.

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#JAPAN: Diet Enacts Tough New Law Against Drones Following April Incident At PM's Residence

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The Diet on Thursday enacted a law banning drones from flying over important facilities such as the Prime Minister's Office while giving police the power to destroy drones if necessary. The Civil Aeronautics Law was revised to regulate drones last year after a small drone with small amounts of radioactive material on it was found on the roof of the building housing the Prime Minister's Office last April.

#JAPAN: Gov't Drafts Legislation To Ban Drones Flying Over Urban Areas, At Night

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The government has drafted legislation to ban drones from flying over crowded urban areas as well as during nighttime, sources close to the matter said Thursday, a move taken in response to concerns that the unmanned aircraft could be used for terrorist attacks. It also comes after a drone landed on the roof of the offices of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

#JAPAN: Lawmakers Rush to Regulate Drones After Drone Lands on PM's Helipad

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Lawmakers are rushing through legislation to regulate where drones can fly after a drone containing rainwater and trace amounts of radiation landed on the prime minister's helipad earlier this month.

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