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Drone use is allowed in Mexico, 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 Mexico,
Each drone with a weigh greater than 250g must be registered with the Mexican authorities, using a drone without registration could lead to a penalty fee for $ 400,000 MXN
A drone permit is not required for recreational drone use as long as your drone is under 2kg.
If your drone weighs more than 250g you must register it with the Mexican authorities.
Foreign operators:
Only a Mexican citizen can register or request flight permits in the Mexican airspace. If you wish to import a drone, you must pay for the entrance tax in the country.
Please adhere to the above General Mexico Drone Laws however when flying your drone. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)
A drone permit is not required for commercial drone use as long as your drone is under 2kg.
If your drone weighs more than 250g you must register it with the Mexican authorities.
Foreign operators:
Only a Mexican citizen can register or request flight permits in the Mexican airspace. If you wish to import a drone, you only must pay for the entrance tax in the country.
Please adhere to the above General Mexico Drone Laws however when flying your drone. (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" data-src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=uavsystemsint-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B007V9MN44" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> 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.
Here is some video footage shot by Irving Reyes when flying a drone in Mexico.
Read all of our Mexico Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In Mexico. It includes information on drones for sale in Mexico, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.
