Autoridad Aeronautica Civil
Panama
Register or certify firstRegister or obtain AAC authorization
Panama is useful for travel work, but treat registration or written AAC authorization as the starting point before flying.
Bring it
No blanket tourist ban found, but do not operate until AAC paperwork is clear.
Register it
Use the AAC drone page and RPA registration or authorization process before operating.
Fly it
Allowed within AAC RPAS rules when the aircraft and location fit the published limits.
Map check
Avoid airports, controlled or restricted areas, crowds, government/security sites, and sensitive infrastructure.
Before you travel
- 01Complete AAC RPA registration or authorization.
- 02Carry aircraft, operator, and ID details.
- 03Request specific flight authorization for controlled, restricted, commercial, or special operations.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 400 ft / 120 m AGL unless AAC authorizes otherwise.
- Recreational
- Allowed within AAC RPAS rules when the aircraft and location fit the published limits.
- Commercial work
- Commercial and specialized operations require AAC authorization before flight.
- Airspace
- Avoid airports, controlled or restricted areas, crowds, government/security sites, and sensitive infrastructure.