Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority
Bermuda
StraightforwardHobby flights allowed under BCAA rules
Bermuda is one of the clearer options if you fly conservatively: stay below 400 ft, avoid no-fly zones, and get BCAA approval for commercial or certificate-required operations.
Bring it
No blanket tourist import ban was confirmed; the key issues are no-fly zones and commercial permissions.
Register it
No general hobby registration requirement was confirmed; BCAA certificate or permission may be required by operation type.
Fly it
Recreational flights are allowed when BCAA rules are followed, including visual line of sight and separation from people, property, airports, and restricted areas.
Map check
Use BCAA no-fly-zone guidance and avoid airport, military, prison, crowd, and sensitive-area restrictions.
Before you travel
- 01Review BCAA drone operations and FAQ guidance.
- 02Check no-fly zones before each flight.
- 03Apply for BCAA permission or an Aerial Work Certificate where required.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 400 ft AGL for normal small unmanned aircraft operations.
- Recreational
- Recreational flights are allowed when BCAA rules are followed, including visual line of sight and separation from people, property, airports, and restricted areas.
- Commercial work
- Commercial or higher-risk work may require an Aerial Work Certificate or BCAA permission.
- Airspace
- Use BCAA no-fly-zone guidance and avoid airport, military, prison, crowd, and sensitive-area restrictions.