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Drone Laws in Dominica

Summary of Drone Laws in Dominica

Hobbyist Drone Laws For Residents of Dominica

Drone Operations in Dominica are currently regulated.


  • Hobbyist drone flights are allowed in Dominica
  • Hobbyist Dominica drone pilot license is not required
  • Hobbyist Drone registration is not required in Dominica for hobbyists
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Dominica for hobbyists
  • Drone Insurance is not required but recommended for hobbyists’ drone operations in Dominica

Read below for more details on Hobbyist Drone Laws in Dominica and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!

Commercial Drone Laws For Residents of Dominica

Drone Operations in Dominica are currently regulated.


  • Commercial drone flights are allowed in Dominica
  • Commercial Dominica drone pilot license is not required
  • Commercial Drone registration is not required in Dominica for commercial drone operators
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Dominica for Commercial Drone Operators
  • Drone Insurance is not required for commercial drone operations in Dominica

Read below for more details on Commercial Drone Laws in Dominica and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!

Drone Laws For Visitors To Dominica

Drone Operations in Dominica are currently regulated.


  • Foreign visitor drone flights are allowed in Dominica
  • Foreign visitor drone pilot license is required
  • Drone registration is required in Dominica for visitors/tourists
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Dominica for tourists
  • Drone Insurance is not required but recommended for tourist drone operations in Dominica

Read below for more details on Drone Laws in Dominica for Visitors (Tourists) and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!

Drone Laws For Government Drone Operators in Dominica

Drone Operations in Dominica are currently regulated.


  • Government drone flights are allowed in Dominica
  • Government drone pilot license is required
  • Drone registration is required in Dominica for Government operations
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Dominica for Government operations
  • Drone Insurance is not required for Government drone operations in Dominica

Read below for more details on Drone Laws in Dominica for Government Drone Operations and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!

Agencies Responsible for regulating drones in the Commonwealth of Dominica

Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority

The ECCAA does not have a website related to drones. Regulations related to drones or Remote Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) are covered in the general aviation regulations.


UAS Laws – General rules for flying drones in Dominica

The Eastern Caribbean agency responsible for drone safety, ECCAA, has provided several details on flying for fun or work in Dominica. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details go to the link above.

Are drones allowed in Dominica?

According to ECCAA, drone use is allowed in Dominica. However, regulations are not mature and may be interpreted locally. Read on for more details.

Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Dominica:

  • Drone pilots must maintain Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) with the drone at all times, except where the ATC has granted permission to do otherwise.
  • Scan the physical environment for potential obstacles or persons approaching.
  • Maintain a safe distance of no less than 50ft from all obstacles, including buildings, persons, or structures.
  • Follow any provisions and conditions issued by the appropriate authorities, particularly the ATC authorities.
  • Follow all of the manufacturer’s recommended practices for the safe operation of the Drone.
  • Do not operate from any seaport or airport and within any airport approach and departure path in Dominica.
  • There should be no unauthorized operations within airport approach and departure areas, specifically within 2.5 – 3 miles north and south of the airport runway center line and 5 miles east and west of the threshold and end of the runway.
  • Do not fly above 300 ft AGL.
  • Do not fly closer than 100 ft laterally from vehicles or an open-air assembly of people.
  • Do not fly in populous areas, including over highways, beaches, stadiums, sporting events, or festivities, without permission.
  • Do not fly within or over restricted and prohibited areas, including airports, military bases, prisons or official residences, government buildings, etc.
  • Operating at night or in low visibility conditions without permission is prohibited.
  • Do not deploy any unauthorized objects from the unit to the ground.

Notes for recreational drone pilots flying for fun in Dominica

Please see the general rules above. The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority has not created a separate framework of regulations for hobbyists versus commercial providers.


Notes for operating Commercial Drone Services in Dominica

Please see the general rules above. The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority has not created a separate framework of regulations for hobbyists versus commercial providers.


Useful published information on flying drones in Dominica

Not much public information is available about the use of drones in Dominica.

Here is a sample of what you might expect if you follow the drone laws and fly in Dominica…


Authoritative Sources of Information on Dominica Drone Laws

We will attempt to keep an updated list of online authoritative links to regulators and other official websites here:



NOTE: This page is about the Regulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS), Small UAS, Remote Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS), unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), and drone are interchangeable terms unless specified. Model Aircraft, toy, remote-controlled, and RC aircraft may be covered by the same regulations unless specified.


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3 responses to “Drone Laws in Dominica”

  1. Rob Bovarnick

    Hi,
    I’m wondering if I can get drone flight approval in the future for maximum altitude of 50ft to do advertising drone photography and video for Pagua Bay House which is near the Douglas Charles Airport.

    1. Merlin at Drone Laws

      Contact the regulator. You can find a link to their website at the top of this page

    2. Kashiff Collins

      I live in Dominica and if you are using a DJI drone you can get unlocking approval since you will be just within the self unlocking zone at Pagua bay. Remember to fly safe and follow all rules laid out by DJI and the fly safe team. Ensure safe operation of your UAS and keep APAS and your sensors on at all times.

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  1. Hi,
    I’m wondering if I can get drone flight approval in the future for maximum altitude of 50ft to do advertising drone photography and video for Pagua Bay House which is near the Douglas Charles Airport.

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    • I live in Dominica and if you are using a DJI drone you can get unlocking approval since you will be just within the self unlocking zone at Pagua bay. Remember to fly safe and follow all rules laid out by DJI and the fly safe team. Ensure safe operation of your UAS and keep APAS and your sensors on at all times.

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