Drone School Tokyo: National Qualification "Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Certificate" Renewal Course Applicants Exceed 100!
Drone School Tokyo announced that the number of applicants for its national qualification "Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Certificate" renewal course has surpassed 100. As three years have passed since the system's inception at the end of 2022, many pilots are facing their first renewal period. The school prioritizes continuous support for its graduates while also expanding acceptance for those from other schools, contributing to overall industry safety.
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Drone School Tokyo (operated by Hummingbird Inc., Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Nobuhiko Suzuki), one of Japan's largest drone school groups, is pleased to announce that the cumulative number of applicants for its national qualification "Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Certificate" renewal course has exceeded 100 since its acceptance began.
Three years have passed since the system was introduced at the end of 2022, and many pilots are facing their first renewal period. Our school prioritizes continuous support for our graduates, while also strengthening the dissemination of appropriate renewal processes and the provision of courses based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for pilots whose renewal application deadlines are approaching.
◆ Our School's Initiatives and Priority Policies for Renewal Training
Drone School Tokyo provides renewal training with the following system to maintain the skills of unmanned aircraft pilots and support safe use of the sky:
1. Prioritizing Follow-up for Graduates (Completers)
We prioritize graduates who obtained their skill certificate at our school, securing course slots for smooth renewal procedures. We value the relationship built since qualification acquisition and provide consistent support even after renewal.
2. Expanding Acceptance of Non-Graduates (from schools not offering renewal training)
We are seeing an increasing number of inquiries from pilots who are struggling to find a renewal provider, such as "my graduating school doesn't offer renewal training" or "my school has already closed." To contribute to maintaining overall industry safety, our school widely accepts non-graduates and supports their renewal.
4 Reasons Why Drone School Tokyo's Renewal Course is Chosen
1. Odaiba Main School, Shinjuku School, and Yokohama School are all conveniently located
All schools in Odaiba, Shinjuku, and Yokohama are easily accessible, within a 5-minute walk from major stations.
Odaiba Main School: Aqua City Odaiba 3F, 1-7-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Shinjuku School: Shinjuku Marui Men 6F, 5-16-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Yokohama School: Yokohama World Porters 6F, 2-2-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
2. Held weekly, allowing free selection of convenient dates and times × Convenience of online completion
Renewal courses are held regularly every week, allowing you to flexibly choose your course date according to your schedule. Online courses (e-learning) that can be completed 24 hours a day from anywhere are also available.
This enables "smooth renewal procedures" tailored to your lifestyle.
3. Priority slots for graduates and full acceptance of "non-graduates without a renewal provider"
We secure priority slots for our own graduates. Furthermore, we widely accept non-graduates who say "my graduating school doesn't offer renewal training," contributing to the maintenance of licenses across the industry.
4. Non-graduates can also participate in "Option Courses" and "Subscription Services"
Those who apply for renewal training at our school can also apply for option courses usually exclusively for our graduates, such as the "Drone Inspection Specialist Training Course" and "FPV Course."
Additionally, they can join "Team Hummingbird," a subscription service for graduates that regularly holds aerial photography sessions, study groups, and social gatherings!
Aerial photography sessions regularly held by Team Hummingbird
Team Hummingbird social gathering, specialized courses like Inspection Specialist Course also available
Drone School Tokyo Renewal Course Fees (tax included)
The renewal course fees at Drone School Tokyo are as follows.
Limited changes (visual line of sight, daytime, 25kg) are also included, so there are no additional fees.
If you hold both Class 1 and Class 2 skill certificates, taking the Class 1 course content exempts you from the Class 2 requirements.
*A separate renewal fee of 2,850 JPY will be charged.
Target
Drone School Tokyo Graduates
Graduates from other schools
Class 1 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot
・No suspension penalties: 22,000 JPY
・With suspension penalties (No. 1 & No. 2): 33,000 JPY
Class 2 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot
・No suspension penalties: 22,000 JPY
・With suspension penalties (No. 1 & No. 2): 33,000 JPY
【For more details on renewal training, click here】
Details on renewal training: https://www.hb-j.jp/proficiency/
Fees, procedures, and flow of renewal training: https://www.hb-j.jp/renewal_training/
Apply for Renewal Training
Renew your qualification at Drone School Tokyo
◆ 【Important】Warning Regarding Skill Certificate Renewal
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued the following warning regarding skill certificate renewal:
Validity Period: The skill certificate is valid for 3 years.
Application Period: Renewal application must be submitted between 6 months and 1 month before the expiration date. Procedures may not be completed if submitted less than 1 month prior.
Three years have passed since the system was introduced at the end of 2022, and many pilots are facing their first renewal period. Our school prioritizes continuous support for our graduates, while also strengthening the dissemination of appropriate renewal processes and the provision of courses based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for pilots whose renewal application deadlines are approaching.
◆ Our School's Initiatives and Priority Policies for Renewal Training
Drone School Tokyo provides renewal training with the following system to maintain the skills of unmanned aircraft pilots and support safe use of the sky:
1. Prioritizing Follow-up for Graduates (Completers)
We prioritize graduates who obtained their skill certificate at our school, securing course slots for smooth renewal procedures. We value the relationship built since qualification acquisition and provide consistent support even after renewal.
2. Expanding Acceptance of Non-Graduates (from schools not offering renewal training)
We are seeing an increasing number of inquiries from pilots who are struggling to find a renewal provider, such as "my graduating school doesn't offer renewal training" or "my school has already closed." To contribute to maintaining overall industry safety, our school widely accepts non-graduates and supports their renewal.
4 Reasons Why Drone School Tokyo's Renewal Course is Chosen
1. Odaiba Main School, Shinjuku School, and Yokohama School are all conveniently located
All schools in Odaiba, Shinjuku, and Yokohama are easily accessible, within a 5-minute walk from major stations.
Odaiba Main School: Aqua City Odaiba 3F, 1-7-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Shinjuku School: Shinjuku Marui Men 6F, 5-16-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Yokohama School: Yokohama World Porters 6F, 2-2-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
2. Held weekly, allowing free selection of convenient dates and times × Convenience of online completion
Renewal courses are held regularly every week, allowing you to flexibly choose your course date according to your schedule. Online courses (e-learning) that can be completed 24 hours a day from anywhere are also available.
This enables "smooth renewal procedures" tailored to your lifestyle.
3. Priority slots for graduates and full acceptance of "non-graduates without a renewal provider"
We secure priority slots for our own graduates. Furthermore, we widely accept non-graduates who say "my graduating school doesn't offer renewal training," contributing to the maintenance of licenses across the industry.
4. Non-graduates can also participate in "Option Courses" and "Subscription Services"
Those who apply for renewal training at our school can also apply for option courses usually exclusively for our graduates, such as the "Drone Inspection Specialist Training Course" and "FPV Course."
Additionally, they can join "Team Hummingbird," a subscription service for graduates that regularly holds aerial photography sessions, study groups, and social gatherings!
Aerial photography sessions regularly held by Team Hummingbird
Team Hummingbird social gathering, specialized courses like Inspection Specialist Course also available
Drone School Tokyo Renewal Course Fees (tax included)
The renewal course fees at Drone School Tokyo are as follows.
Limited changes (visual line of sight, daytime, 25kg) are also included, so there are no additional fees.
If you hold both Class 1 and Class 2 skill certificates, taking the Class 1 course content exempts you from the Class 2 requirements.
*A separate renewal fee of 2,850 JPY will be charged.
Target
Drone School Tokyo Graduates
Graduates from other schools
Class 1 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot
・No suspension penalties: 22,000 JPY
・With suspension penalties (No. 1 & No. 2): 33,000 JPY
Class 2 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot
・No suspension penalties: 22,000 JPY
・With suspension penalties (No. 1 & No. 2): 33,000 JPY
【For more details on renewal training, click here】
Details on renewal training: https://www.hb-j.jp/proficiency/
Fees, procedures, and flow of renewal training: https://www.hb-j.jp/renewal_training/
Apply for Renewal Training
Renew your qualification at Drone School Tokyo
◆ 【Important】Warning Regarding Skill Certificate Renewal
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued the following warning regarding skill certificate renewal:
Validity Period: The skill certificate is valid for 3 years.
Application Period: Renewal application must be submitted between 6 months and 1 month before the expiration date. Procedures may not be completed if submitted less than 1 month prior.