Japan bans drones at 10 locations for Trump visit
Thursday 23/May/2019 - 02:51 PM
The Japanese government has designated 10 sites in and
around Tokyo as no-fly zones for drones during the visit of US President Donald
Trump, NHK World reported.
Trump will arrive in Japan as a state guest on Saturday. He
is due to play golf with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and watch a sumo
tournament on Sunday.
On Monday, Trump will meet Emperor Naruhito and hold a
summit with Abe.
Drones will be banned from Saturday through Tuesday at 10
locations, including a golf course in Chiba Prefecture, the Kokugikan sumo
arena in Tokyo, the Akasaka State Guest House and the Maritime Self-Defense
Force base in Yokosuka City.
Drones operating in the no-fly areas are liable to be
confiscated by the police.
