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Drone use is allowed in Argentina, but there are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. Operators must ensure that they follow the following drone laws when flying in Argentina,
A drone permit is not required for recreational drone use for drones under 500g, drones from 500g to 5k must register online with the authority in charge.
Please adhere to the above General Argentina Drone Laws however when flying your drone. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)
A permit is required for commercial drone use in Argentina.
What do you need to apply for a commercial permit in Argentina?
– Request the authorization as “member of the remote crew”, through the approval of a theoretical-practical evaluation.
-To have a psychophysiological aptitude certificate.
-Contract liability insurance for possible damages to third parties during the operation.
-To have an operations manual and an adequate risk management system to operate.
-To have an inalterable identification plate fixed in its structure.
-Prohibited in the area of airports, aerodromes, and heliports: it is required to keep a distance of 5 km from the runways.
-Prohibited in densely populated areas or over crowds of people.
-In addition, the operation of the drone must be carried out in segregated airspace: at least 30 meters away in relation to people or things unrelated to the operation, no more than 122 meters high and 10 meters vertically. In the case of wanting to operate in limited areas, the pilot has to make a special request before.
Click here to get assistance on How to get a permit, or contact the local aviation authority. (What Is Commercial Drone Use?)
For a detailed guide to bringing your drone on airplanes click here. All drones should be brought on carry on luggage if possible. This is because according to the Montreal Convention, airlines are only liable for losses up to ~$1,000 USD. When traveling internationally, theft and lost luggage can be common issues, particularly if your flight has many connections. If your drone is worth more than $1,000 USD and you cannot bring it onto the plane you should consider shipping it with DHL, Fedex, or UPS instead and fully insure the shipment.
You should NOT place drone batteries in your checked baggage. All drone batteries should be placed in a Medium Size Lipo Battery Bag like the one shown here in the link and brought onto the plane in your carry on bag. Lithium-ion batteries are considered “dangerous goods” by airlines and rules surrounding these batteries on planes are EXTREMELY strict due to multiple incidents of these batteries catching fire. Failure to properly pack lithium-ion batteries in a bag such as the one shown in the link above can result in the airline seizing them, you getting fined, or being denied boarding.
You should NOT place drone batteries in your checked baggage. All drone batteries should be placed in a Medium Size Lipo Battery Bag
Here is some video footage shot by Anjunadeep when flying a drone in Argentina.
Read all of our Argentina Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In Argentina. It includes information on drones for sale in Argentina, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.
