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U.S. Virgin Islands drone laws for travelers

The U.S. Virgin Islands follow FAA rules, but practical flying is constrained by airports, seaplane routes, national parks, beaches, resorts, and protected sites.

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Federal Aviation Administration

U.S. Virgin Islands

Register or certify first

FAA 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

  1. 01Take TRUST or hold Part 107 as applicable.
  2. 02Register in FAADroneZone where required.
  3. 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.