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Central America & Caribbean drone rules

Aruba drone laws for travelers

Aruba is a great visual destination, but request DCAA permission before every planned flight.

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12.52° · -69.97°

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Department of Civil Aviation Aruba

Aruba

Permit path required

DCAA approval required

Aruba is a great visual destination, but request DCAA permission before every planned flight.

Bring it

DCAA advises checking customs if special import permission is needed.

Register it

Submit operator, drone, location, date/time, height, and local contact details to DCAA.

Fly it

Allowed only with prior DCAA approval for the requested date and site.

Map check

Large parts of Aruba are affected by airport and control-zone constraints; avoid beaches and crowds unless clearly permitted.

Before you travel

01Submit a DCAA flight approval request.
02Provide drone/operator details and a local contact number.
03Confirm customs requirements if carrying special or professional gear.

Operating notes

Max altitude: 200 ft / 60 m unless DCAA approves higher.
Recreational: Allowed only with prior DCAA approval for the requested date and site.
Commercial work: Prior DCAA approval is required, and production or site permissions may also apply.
Airspace: Large parts of Aruba are affected by airport and control-zone constraints; avoid beaches and crowds unless clearly permitted.

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