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Cuba Drone Laws
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Drone laws are constantly changing. Always verify using multiple sources to be sure you're rightly informed.
Drone use is currently banned in Cuba without permission. Do not attempt to bring a drone into the country without prior permission as you will have your drone retired, and could possibly be arrested if you use it with no permission.
If you have received permission, 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 Cuba,
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A drone permit is required for recreational drone usage.
Before flying an unmanned aerial system in Cuba legally, you need to undergo a lengthy approval process that requires at least five different authorizations.
This paperwork depends on institutions such as Cuba’s Civil Aviation Authority (IACC), the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Interior, the local government in every place you’re filming, and even from the Ministry of Science or the City Historian’s Office in some cases. Responses (positive or negative) can take over 6 weeks to arrive.
A permit is required for commercial drone use in Cuba.
Before flying an unmanned aerial system in Cuba, legally, you need to undergo a lengthy approval process which requires at least five different authorizations. This paperwork depends on institutions such as Cuba’s Civil Aviation Authority (IACC), the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Interior, the local government in every place you’re filming and even from the Ministry of Science or the City Historian’s Office in some cases. Responses (positive or negative) can take over 6 weeks to arrive.
In case you are interested in obtaining one, please contact our permit specialist, or contact the local aviation authority.
Are you interested in obtaining a permit yourself for your holidays or business trip?
Contact our permit specialist with your request to see if we can be of help for your destination. If there is a possibility for your destination, you will hear back from us within 1-2 business days.
We do not guarantee permits to any destination due to the constantly changing domestic drone laws.
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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 ±$1,600 USD (1,131 SDR). 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.
Did you know that airlines only have maximum liability coverage for flights by the Montreal Convention of approximately ±$1,600 USD (1,131 SDR)? This is the most that airlines must pay a passenger or company for a lost, damaged, or delayed package or bag.
With an Airtag you will know the exact location of your drone at all times when transporting it with our embedded Airtag. Possible package loss due to transport will herewith be nearly minimized to 0% risk. You can get geolocation at all times, of the exact location of your package.
Get yourself secured and get one yourself.
Batteries have always been a very sensitive subject when travelling, especially when travelling on planes.
When travelling you want to be sure that you have you batteries secured at all times in case a battery starts leaking of in a worse case, when it causes an unexpected fire.
With this LiPo bag you contain any possible danger and make sure yourself, and others around are always kept safe when transporting or even storing batteries.
SPF is not just for sunny and the summer months. Whether it's the colder months, being on the ski slopes or going out in the forest in the spring, or laying on a sunbed at the beach. Always have yourself covered with sunscreen.
Before going on holiday, be sure to get the best bank for your buck. Order your sunscreen now prior to your trip!
As an international traveler, you always want to be sure to be able to charge your devices anywhere, anytime.
Whether it’s the wall plug you need, or the integrated USB slots, all is ready for you to go!
Order your international travel adapter now, and have yourself prepared anywhere you go.
Keep your valuable belongings at safe at all times when traveling.
With this money pouch security deposit, you always keep your personal belongings together.
Read all of our Cuba Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In Cuba. It includes information on drones for sale in Cuba, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.
Please check with the airline or carrier about which batteries you can take in your carry-on luggage.
Cuba drone laws are up to date as of May 2, 2022.
Drone laws are constantly changing. Always verify using multiple sources to be sure you are rightly informed.
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