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South America drone rules

Bolivia drone laws for travelers

Bolivia has huge Andes and salt-flat value. Register first and avoid non-standard flights without authorization.

River and canyon terrain photographed from a drone over South America-16.29° · -63.59°

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Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil

Bolivia

Register or certify first

Register RPAs from 200 g

Bolivia has huge Andes and salt-flat value. Register first and avoid non-standard flights without authorization.

Bring it

No blanket import ban found; register before flying and be ready for inspection.

Register it

RPAs from 200 g to 35 kg require DGAC registration and a visible registration number.

Fly it

RPAs under 6 kg may operate without express AAC authorization when rules are followed; 200 g+ aircraft must be registered.

Map check

Avoid aerodromes, heliports, restricted zones, military/police/prison areas, government sites, and wildfire areas.

Before you travel

  1. 01Register the drone with DGAC.
  2. 02Request special-flight or aerial-work authorization when applicable.
  3. 03Coordinate with aerodrome or ATC authorities if near controlled areas.

Operating notes

Max altitude
400 ft / 120 m AGL unless DGAC authorizes otherwise.
Recreational
RPAs under 6 kg may operate without express AAC authorization when rules are followed; 200 g+ aircraft must be registered.
Commercial work
Aerial work requires DGAC authorization, normally requested at least 10 business days ahead.
Airspace
Avoid aerodromes, heliports, restricted zones, military/police/prison areas, government sites, and wildfire areas.

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