Drone laws in Mexico
A list of drone regulations and links for drone pilots in Mexico
Drone Regulations in Mexico Overview:
Is a registration necessary?
You need to have Registration.
Recreational use of drones allowed?
Yes, it is allowed.
Is drone insurance mandatory?
It is recommended.
Commercial use of drones permitted?
Yes, but with conditions.
Does the drone need a badge?
Recommended
Maximum Altitude:
120 metters
Respect the privacy of other people
Don’t forget this rule.
Not allowed drones near airports
Stay away from Airports.
Drone laws in Mexico
When you decide travel and fly your drone in Mexico you need to be inform about the drone regulations about this. Always read the latest rules and information on the official web pages.
Main responsive authorities
Contacts
gobmx@funcionpublica.gob.mx / +52 5 687 7660
Latest Drone laws in Mexico:
Main Drone Laws in Mexico
Our advise is always to be up to date with the latest news and conditions before you decide and perform a drone flight.
– Every drone over 250 grams need to be registered with the DGCA. For made registration, you need to have Official ID witch prove that you are a Mexican citizen. So this Registration is forbidden for foreigners. Full information about this Registration – you can find here.
– All flights must be performed in Daytime.
– Max high of the flights – 120 meters.
– Flying over people and animals – is Forbidden.
– Old historical cities ( like Chichen Itza) are forbidden for fights.
– Keep visual eye contact during hall flight.
– Distance to any Aerodrome – 9.2 km.
– Do not fly with maximum operating speed.
– You are responsive for any dropped things from your drone that can damage some people or property.
– Each Hotel or Resort have own Drone policies- so ask and search information for this at the receptions.
Areas, museums and monuments – for made photos or videos there, you need to have Authorization from INAH ( National Institute of Anthropology and History). Additional there is a Fee when shooting in these areas.
Applying for Permission requests:
– Script, storyboard or sketch.
– Application form INAH-01-001.
Description of your project in written document witch must be completed at one of the INAH offices.
Here you can find exact information.
For getting Drone operator's License - you need to:
– Be over 18 years Old.
– Be born in Mexico.
– Have a High school Diploma.
– Be healthy.
– Provide your Military release Card.
Here you can read full information and legal regulations for get License by the Mexican government – on this official document ( PDF).
We advise you read and check always the latest information, conditions and drone laws in Mexico, before perform a drone flight.
Some tourist travel tips for Mexico
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Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Isla Mujeres
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Mexico City
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Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit
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