Drone Laws in Grenada

Verfasst von Francis Markert | Last update on 30.01.2026 | 1 Kommentare

Find out everything you need to know in this article if you want to fly a drone in Grenada.

The official aviation authority, Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA), recently implemented general regulations for drone use in Grenada. We’ve summarized all the necessary information for you in this article.

If you want to fly your drone in Grenada as a tourist, you need a pilot license and drone registration. For commercial flights, an additional permit from the Royal Grenada Police Force is required.

Your application must include the following:

1. Cover letter to the Office of Commissioner of Police
2. Flight path and manufacturer details
3. Copy of ID/passport

You can send the documents via Facebook Messenger or deliver them in person to the Police Headquarters, Carenage, St George. The current fee for a drone permit is EC$10 (approx. €3.20).

Before your drone flight, you must also coordinate with Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA). Contact the MBIA Air Traffic Control Station by phone (Tel.: 444-4114) at least 30 minutes before the flight.

Overview: Drone rules in Grenada

Additional Regulations for Drone Flights in Grenada

Only fly your drone within visual line of sight. For night flights or flights in poor visibility, a permit is required. Dropping items from your drone is not allowed. The “Return to Home” function is mandatory.

The maximum flight altitude is 300 feet (approx. 91 meters). Keep a distance of 50 feet (approx. 15 meters) from any obstacles, buildings, people, or structures, and 100 feet (approx. 30 meters) laterally from vehicles or crowds.

No-Fly Zones:

1. 2.5–3 miles (approx. 4.8 km) distance from airports
2. No flights over seaports or airports
3. Military bases
4. Prisons
5. Official residences
6. Government buildings
7. Beaches, stadiums, sports events, festivals (without permit)

Currently, no official no-fly zone map for Grenada is available. On Airmap.io, the entire country is marked as a restricted zone.

The drone regulations for Grenada listed here have been researched to the best of our knowledge. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. If you want to be certain, please contact the relevant aviation authority in your home country. Leave us a comment if you have updates or if you’ve had your own drone experience in Grenada!