Agencies Responsible for regulating drones in the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis (St. Kitts and Nevis)
Drone regulator for St. Kitts and Nevis: 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 St. Kitts and Nevis
The Eastern Caribbean agency responsible for drone safety, ECCAA, has provided several details on flying for fun or work in St. Kitts and Nevis. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details go to the link above.
Are drones allowed in St. 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.
Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Saint Kitts and Nevis:
- Drone pilots must always maintain Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) with the drone, except where the ATC is 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 ones.
- Follow 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 St. Kitts and Nevis.
- 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.
- Without permission, do not fly in populous areas, including over highways, beaches, stadiums, sporting events, or festivities.
- 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 St. Kitts and Nevis
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 St. Kitts and Nevis
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 St. Kitts and Nevis
Not much public information is available about using drones in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Here is a sample of what you might expect if you follow the drone laws and fly in St. Kitts and Nevis…
NOTE: 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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