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.
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
Public GCAA guidance directs drone users to request permission rather than relying on a casual recreational exemption.
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.
- Recreational
- Public GCAA guidance directs drone users to request permission rather than relying on a casual recreational exemption.
- Commercial work
- Commercial, media, survey, or client work requires GCAA permission and may require additional agency or site clearances.
- Airspace
- GCAA approval is required before operating near airports, controlled airspace, security sites, crowds, or sensitive locations.