Drone Laws in South American Countries

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Last updated on August 16th, 2023 at 05:50 pm

Countries in South 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 Argentina

According to ANAC, drones are allowed in Argentina for recreational and commercial use, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for details.
Drone Laws in Aruba

According to DCAA, drones are allowed in Aruba for recreational and commercial use, subject to DCAA regulations. Read on for details.
Drone Laws in Bolivia

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

Drone Laws in Brazil

According to ANAC, drone use is allowed in Brazil, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for more details.
Drone Laws in Chile

According to DGAC, drone use is allowed in Chile, subject to DGAC regulations. Read on for more details.
Drone Laws in Colombia

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

Drone Laws in Ecuador

According to GDCAE, drone use is allowed in Ecuador, subject to GDCAE regulations. Read on for more details.
Drone Laws in Guyana

According to GCAA, drone use is allowed in Guyana, subject to GCAA regulations. Read on for more details.
Drone Laws in Panama

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

Drone Laws in Paraguay

According to DINAC, drones are allowed in Paraguay, subject to DINAC regulations. Read on for details.
Drone Laws in Peru

According to DGAC, drones are allowed in Peru, subject to DGAC regulations. Read on for details.
Drone Laws in Suriname

According to CASAS, drones are allowed in Suriname, subject to CASAS regulations. Read on for details.

Drone Laws in Uruguay

According to DINACIA, drones are allowed in Uruguay, subject to DINACIA regulations. Read on for more details.
Drone Laws in Venezuela

According to INAC, drones are allowed in Venezuela, subject to INAC regulations. Read on for more details.

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