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Antigua and Barbuda drone laws for travelers

Flyable with registration and clearance, but many scenic areas sit near restricted or sensitive zones.

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Coastline photographed from a drone over the Caribbean region17.06° · -61.80°

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ECCAA / Antigua and Barbuda aviation authorities

Antigua and Barbuda

Register or certify first

Register before flight

Flyable with registration and clearance, but many scenic areas sit near restricted or sensitive zones.

The trip, step by step

Bring it
No blanket import ban found; carry registration and authorization documents.
Register it
RPAS certificate of registration is required under the 2019 RPAS regulations.
Fly it
Allowed when the RPAS is properly registered and restrictions are respected.
Map check
Avoid airports, government and military areas, prisons, harbors, stadiums, and restricted Barbuda sites unless authorized.

Before you travel

  1. 01Obtain an RPAS certificate of registration.
  2. 02Get ATC or authority clearance for restricted areas.
  3. 03Carry commercial or filming permission and insurance where applicable.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Keep below 400 ft / 120 m unless specifically approved.
Commercial work
Requires registration and operational approvals; filming in sensitive areas needs clearance.

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