Guyana Civil Aviation Authority
Guyana
Permit path requiredWritten GCAA permission required
Guyana is not a spontaneous drone destination. GCAA requires written permission and security clearance, so start the request well before travel.
The trip, step by step
- Bring it
- Do not travel assuming airport entry or field use will be cleared on arrival; obtain written GCAA permission first.
- Register it
- Submit the GCAA drone request with aircraft, pilot, purpose, location, and timing details; GCAA notes security clearance can take time.
- Fly it
- GCAA's directive exempts drones of 7 kg or less that are not used for aerial work or any commercial activity from the permit requirement; they must still follow the directive's other limits, including visual line of sight. Heavier drones and commercial work need written GCAA permission and security clearance.
- Map check
- GCAA approval is required before operating near airports, controlled airspace, security sites, crowds, or sensitive locations.
Before you travel
- 01Apply to GCAA before travel.
- 02Allow time for security clearance.
- 03Carry written GCAA approval and local site permissions.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- By GCAA written permission; do not assume a standard 400 ft limit without approval.
- Commercial work
- Commercial, media, survey, or client work requires GCAA permission and may require additional agency or site clearances.