# Drone Maps Japan — UAS/UAV No-fly Zones in Japan

> Drone no-fly zone map and flight information for Japan. (iPhone/iPad app by Keishi Ishimura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-maps-japan/id1231774705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Keishi Ishimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/934037134)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-maps-japan/id1231774705/reviews.md

## What is Drone Maps Japan?

• Green areas: Airspace around airports
  Red areas: Densely Inhabited Districts (DID)
  Cyan areas: Exclusive Industrial Zones
  Yellow areas (black frame line): Important facilities
• Emergency response airspace
  Yellow areas (red frame line)
• Sunrise, sunset times (Pro: Date selection)
• Airport name display (Pro: Link to Height Limit Inquiry)
• Share location (coordinates, url, snapshot image)
• Layer styling customization (Pro: Restore last state)
• Location, address search
• 3D View
• about 'Civil Aeronautics Act' in Japan

* Please be sure to check before flight: 
Even if it is outside the prohibited area by civil aeronautics act, flying may be prohibited by the local government ordinance or land owner's rule.

Japan’s safety rules on Unmanned Aircraft (UA)/Drone
[Definition]
The term “UA/Drone” means any airplane, rotorcraft, glider or airship which cannot accommodate any person on board and can be remotely or automatically piloted. (Excluding those lighter than 100g. The weight of a UA/Drone includes that of its battery.)

[Prohibited Airspace for Flight]
Any person who intends to operate a UA/Drone in the following airspaces is required to obtain permission from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
 
(A) Airspace above 150m above ground level.
(B) Airspace around airports. (airspaces above approach surface, horizontal surface, transitional surface, extended approach surface, conical surface and outer horizontal surface.)
(C) Above Densely Inhabited Districts (DID), which are defined and published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. (From July 1, 2026, “exclusive industrial zones” were excluded from “densely inhabited areas.”)
*In this application, you can check the areas (B) and (C).

[Operational Limitations]
Any person who intends to operate a UA/Drone is required to follow the operational conditions listed below, unless approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
 
1. Do not operate UAs/Drone under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
2. Operation of UAs/Drone after Preflight actions.
3. Operation of UAs/Drone to prevent of collision hazard with airplane and other UAs/Drone.
4. Do not opaerate UAs/Drone in a careless or reckless manner.
5. Operation of UAs/Drone in the daytime.
6. Operation of UAs/Drone within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS).
7. Maintenance of 30m operating distance between UAs/Drone and persons or properties on the ground/ water surface.
8. Do not operate UAs/Drone over event sites where many people gather.
9. Do not transport hazardous materials such as explosives by UA/Drone.
10. Do not drop any objects from UAs/Drone.

[Exception]
Requirements stated in “Airspace in which Flights are Prohibited” and “Operational Limitations” are not applied to flights for search and rescue operations by public organizations in case of accidents and disasters. (Except for a part of rules.)
 
[Penalty]
If the above rules are violated, the UAV operator is liable for a fine of up to 500,000 yen. (* If the 1. is violated, the UAV operator is liable for an inprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 300,000yen.)

[Permission & Approval]
You are required to submit an application in Japanese for the permission or approval to the Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism at least 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) before you fly a UA/Drone. For further information, please contact UA/Drone Counseling Service.(http://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001112966.pdf)

See link for details
https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/koku/uas.html

Law prohibiting the flying of small UAV
See link for details "Untranslated"
https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/security/kogatamujinki/index.html

## Key features

- Prohibited airspace display (airports, DID)
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Airport name display
- Location sharing
- Layer customization
- Location and address search
- 3D view

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-maps-japan/id1231774705/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 广告太多了 5s弹一次广告

*2026-04-04*

5s弹一次广告

### 5/5 — 使いやすくてとても便利です。開発者さんありがとうございます

*2025-10-11, version 3.1.1*

使いやすくてとても便利です。開発者さんありがとうございます

### 4/5 — Okinawa air bases

*2025-09-18*

In Okinawa there are air port on two bases there. They are marked as restricted zones but not as airports. Will it be changed or are those off limit zones correct? Other than that, nice app

### 1/5 — 広告に問題がある

*2025-07-22*

⚠️ 問題点
	•	**詐欺まがいの全画面広告（total-005.info）**を許可しているのは事実なら、重大
	•	広告管理が甘い or 悪質な広告ネットワークを使っている可能性がある
	•	ユーザーから「詐欺広告が出た」との報告があれば即アウトレベル

**Developer response:** 悪質な広告ネットワークは使用しておらず、詐欺まがいの広告の許可もしていません。広告ネットワーク側の問題ですが、お詫びいたします。
ご報告いただけるのはありがたいのですが、レビューではなくサポートフォームへ具体的な広告についてご連絡ください。対処いたします。

### 5/5 — 大変便利

*2025-07-19*

飛ばす前にまずはこれで確認。とても助かります！

### 3/5 — 送電線

*2025-07-17*

当たり前なんだが欲しい機能の送電線レイヤーが有料

### 5/5 — 手軽で便利

*2025-06-03*

飛行計画の通報だけでなく、出先でちょっと確認したい時にすぐに見れて良いアプリです。
日没時間もわかるのが地味に便利。
各情報はそれぞれのサイトを見ればわかるものではあるんですが手軽で一つにまとまっているところがこのアプリの良さですね。

**Developer response:** ご利用・ご評価いただきありがとうございます。
今後も手軽さ使いやすさを損なわないようにアップデートしていきます。

### 5/5 — ドローンやるなら必須

*2025-06-03*

簡単な操作でマップ確認出来る神アプリ

**Developer response:** ご利用いただきありがとうございます。
ご評価いただけることは大変励みになります。今後も更新・アップデートを続けてまいります。

### 5/5 — 必須アプリ

*2025-06-02*

数ヶ月使わせていただきます愛用させていただいております。
この度課金もさせて頂き快適さがますます向上して感謝です♪

**Developer response:** ご利用いただきありがとうございます。とても励みになります。
今後も更新・アップデートを続けていきますのでよろしくお願いいたします。

### 1/5 — ゴミアプリ

*2025-06-01*

ゴミでした

## Frequently asked questions about Drone Maps Japan

### What does this app do?

This app displays prohibited airspace for drone flights in Japan, highlighting areas around airports and densely inhabited districts. It also provides useful flight-related information such as sunrise and sunset times, and allows users to search for locations and share their current position.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the visualization of prohibited flight zones, sunrise/sunset times, airport name display, location sharing capabilities with coordinates and images, customizable map layers, and the ability to search for specific locations and addresses. It also offers a 3D view.

### How much does this app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements. Specific costs for in-app purchases are not detailed in the provided description.

### What are the rules for flying drones in Japan?

The app provides information on Japan's safety rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA)/Drones, including prohibited airspace around airports and densely inhabited districts. It also outlines operational limitations such as avoiding alcohol, ensuring pre-flight checks, preventing collisions, and maintaining visual line of sight.

### Who is this app for?

This application is designed for drone operators in Japan who need to be aware of and comply with regulations regarding flight restrictions and no-fly zones. It helps ensure safe and legal drone operation by providing essential airspace information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.3 — 2026-08-22

- Bug fixes

### 4.3.2 — 2026-07-30

- Bug fixes

### 4.3.1 — 2026-07-29

- Improved Yellow Zone Layer Display Quality
- Internal Improvements

### 4.3 — 2026-07-20

- Added Support for Displaying Exclusive Industrial Zones

### 4.2.1 — 2026-07-16

- Improved Yellow Zone Layer Display Quality

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