Drone Laws in Guyana

Last update on 09.04.2020 | 1 Kommentare

In this post, we explain the rules for multicopter pilots in Guyana.

Before you can take a drone to Guyana, you need a permit from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Permission can be requested here. You should allow for a processing time of at least 30 days.

If you cannot present a permit upon entry, the drone could be confiscated at the airport. However, if you have received a permit and have entered the country successfully, the following requirements apply.

Overview: Drone rules in G

Further requirements for drone pilots in Guyana

Drones may only be flown within a radius of 500 meters (1,600 feet) around the pilot. The (exclusive?) use of first-person-view devices is not permitted. Drones may only be flown in daylight.

Safety distances and flight bans

Keep a distance of 8 kilometers (5 miles) to airports, runways, and helipads.

Respect the following safety distances:

• 50 meters to bystanders
• 100 meters to vehicles and vessels
• 150 meters to crowds and populated areas

Georgetown has established a no-fly zone within 5 kilometers (3 miles) around the lighthouse.

We have researched the listed drone regulations for Guyana to the best of our knowledge. We cannot guarantee the correctness of the information. If you want to be on the safe side, contact the competent aviation authority. Alternatively, you can also ask the embassy in your country for further information about the regulations. Please leave us a comment when you receive news and/or gain experience with your copter in Guyana!