https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/ Real-time drone regulation changes across 10 countries. Official government sources only. CC BY 4.0. en Sun, 17 May 2026 03:47:49 +0000 CC BY 4.0 MmowW Gyoseishoshi Office https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/#us-faa-uafr-nprm-2026 us-faa-uafr-nprm-2026 2026-05-06T00:00:00+00:00 FAA published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFR) over 16 critical infrastructure sectors. Standard and Special UAFR categories proposed. Public comment period ends July 6, 2026. United States medium https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/#nl-sora-2-5-enforcement-2026 nl-sora-2-5-enforcement-2026 2026-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 ILT Netherlands requires all new Specific Category applications to follow SORA 2.5 methodology from April 1, 2026. Existing authorizations remain valid until expiry. Netherlands medium https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/#jp-small-uav-prohibition-expansion-2026 jp-small-uav-prohibition-expansion-2026 2026-03-22T00:00:00+00:00 Cabinet approved amendment to the Small UAS Flight Prohibition Act expanding no-fly zones around key facilities from 300m to 1,000m radius. Direct penalties introduced. Expected passage during current Diet session (by July 17, 2026). Japan high https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/#eu-sora-2-5-transition-2026 eu-sora-2-5-transition-2026 2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 EASA formally adopted SORA 2.5 guidelines. EU member states (Germany, France, Sweden) transitioning Specific Category risk assessments to new methodology throughout 2026. Germany medium https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/#uk-remote-id-phase1-2026 uk-remote-id-phase1-2026 2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 CAA UK launched Phase 1 of Remote ID implementation. Voluntary adoption period for drone manufacturers and operators. Mandatory enforcement date TBD (expected 2027-2028). United Kingdom low https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/#fr-urban-c0c1-2026 fr-urban-c0c1-2026 2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 DGAC France now permits C0 and C1 class-marked drones to operate in urban populated areas under Open Category A1 subcategory, aligning with EASA Delegated Regulation timeline. France low https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/#ca-rpoc-reform-2025 ca-rpoc-reform-2025 2025-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Transport Canada introduced RPOC (RPAS Pilot Operator Certificate) replacing SFOC for complex operations. Level 1 Complex operations now permitted with RPOC certification. Canada high https://mmoww.net/drone/law-changes/#us-remote-id-full-enforcement-2023 us-remote-id-full-enforcement-2023 2023-09-16T00:00:00+00:00 FAA Remote ID rule (14 CFR Part 89) now fully enforced. All registerable drones must broadcast Remote ID via Standard or Module. FRIA operations limited to FAA-recognized areas. United States high