Drone Laws in North American Countries

Countries in North America and a summary of their drone regulatory status – Regulations for recreational and commercial drone operators with links to regulators can be found by following the link to the country page.

NOTE: Countries are grouped into Continents using Wikipedia List of countries by continents. Some countries may be listed on multiple continents.

  • Drone Laws in Antigua and Barbuda

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

  • Drone Laws in Barbados

    According to BCAD, drone use is allowed in Barbados. However there is a temporary suspension on imports and licensing. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Belize

    According to BDCA, drone use is only allowed for commercial operations in Belize, subject to CAAB regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Canada

    According to TCAA, drone use is allowed in Canada, subject to TCAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Costa Rica

    According to DGCA, drone use is allowed in Costa Rica, subject to DGCA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Cuba

    According to IACC, drone use is allowed in Cuba, by Cubans, and is subject to IACC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws 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.

  • Drone Laws in El Salvador

    According to AAC, drone use is allowed in El Salvador, subject to AAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Grenada

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

  • Drone Laws in Guatemala

    According to DGAC, drone use is allowed in Guatemala, subject to DGAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Haiti

    According to OFNAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Haiti. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Honduras

    According to AAC, drone use is allowed in Honduras, subject to AAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Jamaica

    According to JCAA, drone use is allowed in Jamaica, subject to JCAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Mexico

    According to AFAC, drones are allowed in Mexico, subject to AFAC regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Nicaragua

    According to INAC, drones are generally prohibited in Nicaragua, subject to INAC permitting and regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Panama

    According to AAC, drones are allowed in Panama, subject to AAC regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Saint Kitts and Nevis

    According to ECCA, drone use is allowed in St. Kitts and Nevis, however, regulations are not mature and may be interpreted locally. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Saint Lucia

    According to MTCA, drones are allowed in Saint Lucia, subject to MTCA regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

    According to ECCA, drone use is allowed in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, however, regulations are not mature and may be interpreted locally. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in the Bahamas

    According to BCAA, drones are allowed in the Bahamas, subject to BCAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in the Dominican Republic

    According to IDAC, drones are allowed in the Dominican Republic, subject to IDAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in the USA

    Drones are allowed in the United States for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details on the Federal drone laws in the USA.

  • Drone Laws in Trinidad and Tobago

    According to TTCAA, drones are allowed in Trinidad and Tobago, subject to TTCAA regulations. Read on for more details.


IMPORTANT NOTE

The content on this site (The latest Drone Laws/Drone Regulations) is collated by volunteers from public general information. It is based on user experience, our own research, understanding, and interpretation of the laws. We always go back to the regulatory source as a starting point and apply our expertise in simplifying where possible what the authorities publish. To that understanding, we add our own first hand experience, and users experience to build a more complete picture.

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