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The Japanese police said on Thursday, they plan to expand the drone flight ban area around the designated location to about 1,000 meters, from the previous 300 meters.

This step is carried out in line with the increase in technology on unmanned aircraft creating an increase in the risk of terrorism.

The National Police Agency hopes to see a revision of the drone law at the next Parliament session, after a report compiled by experts highlighting the increasing capabilities of drones and their wider use.

"Advances in unmanned aircraft technology have raised concerns about long-range attacks and concerns that police officers may not be equipped to respond," the agency said, launching Kyodo News (18/12).

According to other reports and sources, drones are now capable of flying up to 150 kilometers per hour, up from around 50 km/h in 2016 when the law was enacted.

The range of drone video transmission also increased to a maximum of 10 km compared to 200 meters to 300 meters previously. The load capacity also increased from between 80 grams and 5 kilograms to 30 kg.

Some models can also be equipped with firearms and are capable of withstanding the recoil from a shot.

Locations specified around or above the drone are prohibited including the Prime Minister's Office, the Imperial Palace, nuclear power plants, airports and Self Defense Forces (JSDF) facilities, among others.

The agency also plans to temporarily ban flights around the locations of major international events, such as the G7 summit, or domestic ceremonies where VIPs are present.