Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Virgin Islands
Register or certify firstFAA rules plus island site restrictions
The U.S. Virgin Islands follow FAA rules, but practical flying is constrained by airports, seaplane routes, national parks, beaches, resorts, and protected sites.
Bring it
No separate U.S. territory tourist import path was confirmed for normal consumer drones, but local launch bans can be decisive.
Register it
Use FAADroneZone for FAA registration where required.
Fly it
Recreational pilots need TRUST and must register drones 250 g or heavier at FAADroneZone.
Map check
Use B4UFLY/LAANC and check airport, seaplane, TFR, national park, refuge, local launch, and land-manager restrictions.
Before you travel
- 01Take TRUST or hold Part 107 as applicable.
- 02Register in FAADroneZone where required.
- 03Check B4UFLY, LAANC availability, TFRs, national park/refuge rules, and site permission.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 400 ft AGL for normal small UAS operations.
- Recreational
- Recreational pilots need TRUST and must register drones 250 g or heavier at FAADroneZone.
- Commercial work
- Commercial or business flights require Part 107, and all Part 107 drones must be registered even under 250 g.
- Airspace
- Use B4UFLY/LAANC and check airport, seaplane, TFR, national park, refuge, local launch, and land-manager restrictions.