Drone Regulations in North America
Verfasst von Francis Markert | Last update on 26.03.2018 | 5 Kommentare
The drone laws in North America are currently in transition. Here you find a collection of the current rules.
For a better overview, we have summarized the provisions vividly in two North American maps: The first map is for the private use of drones and the second card represents the arrangements for commercial drone use.
- Green indicates that you can use your copter without prior authorization under the applicable regulations. In many cases, you can get a special permit for operations beyond the rules. In some countries, you may fly without authorization, but only without a mounted camera. These countries are not green – but yellow – marked; as most pilots certainly want to create films and photographs.
- Yellow indicates that you need to register your drone or yourself, you must apply for a permit or you need to pass a test. You will learn the details below.
- Red indicates that the commissioning of drones is prohibited. In these countries, you should be especially careful, because even at the airport your drone can be confiscated partially under the laws or you can be arrested only because of the possession of the drone.
- Grey means that I have not found reliable information or I do not sufficiently understand the drone laws. If you can help here, I appreciate your comment on the article!
Before you start here, you should also read my article on the international drone laws view. There I list general safety precautions that you should always be aware and call tips for dealing with no-fly areas.
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To the Drone Rules in North America:
Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, USA
Thank you for sharing this on your blog. It would be really helpful for travelers like me. Ive been planning to visit North America, although some of the cities/towns/states are not here, but I assumed that they covered almost the same laws. I have plans on going there in couple of weeks after this holiday. With this as a reference, I may have an idea on what to bring and how I should use and apply my drones. Ive been a drone user since my husband introduced this hobby to me (three months ago). And Ive never been so happier!
Do you know anything about the regulations in Cuba?
Thanks!
You cannot bring a drone to Cuba: https://drone-traveller.com/drone-laws-cuba/
Bad news, but thank you for reply! 😀
You’re welcome – and sorry for the late answer! 😉