Department of Civil Aviation Aruba
Aruba
Permit path requiredDCAA 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.