Yesterday I received this in response to my inquiry to the AFAC (Mexican FAA) about foreigners operating in Mexico. This reply was cc'd to the Executive Director of Aviation in Mexico and the Director of Engineering Standards and Certification. "In response to your email received on April 20 of this year and based on section 4.10.16. of the Mexican Official Standard NOM-107-SCT3-2019, which establishes the requirements to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in Mexican airspace, I inform you that RPAS operations by foreigners are not allowed in Mexico, regardless of the weight of the aircraft or the intended use of it. I add the aforementioned numeral for quick reference 4.10.16. They will not be able to operate in Mexico an RPAS with foreign registration or registration or operated by foreign RPAS operators, other than those mentioned in section 4.10.15 of this Standard Mexican Official, unless there is a bilateral agreement between the Aeronautical Authority and the Aviation Authority. Civil Aviation of the state of registration/registration." So Mexico is a no fly zone for foreigners... So now I'm applying for Mexican citizenship and I'm going to bring down a drone that my mexican partner can fly, with my guidance, while the application is in work.
Thanks for this information! Do you get the sense that the law was changed (I posted this video over a year ago)? My experience in Mexico is that different law enforcement agencies will enforce the same laws in different ways. For instance, I doubt the local police would confiscate my drone for flying it on an unoccupied beach. However, it certainly isn't worth the risk to be fined, jailed, or to lose the drone.
Good information here. I recently visited Mexico for the second time with my drone (a DJI Mini 2, just like yours). The misinformation out there has its roots in the language barrier. I found the law easy to understand, but have not found it in English. I have two videos on my channel about the same subject and they have similar advice. One thing I'd like to add: Don't be afraid to ask a local police officer whether you're allowed to fly. It is a good way to keep you out of trouble. So far those cops have always confirmed that it was okay to fly, even in cities. How awesome is that? 👍😊
Thank you for this great video. A year or so ago, I moved to Cabo San Lucas. I enjoy hiking and thought it would be fun to explore trails. Mine is above the weight limit, above 250 kg. But needed it for wind issues.
5.1.1. El operador de RPAS que opere o pretenda operar en esta clasificación, además de lo establecido en los numerales 4.10. y 4.11 de la presente Norma Oficial Mexicana, debe cumplir con los siguientes requerimientos y limitaciones: a) Obtener el folio de registro de RPAS a través de la inscripción de los documentos por los cuales se adquiera, transmita, modifique, grave o extinga la propiedad, la posesión y los demás derechos reales sobre las aeronaves civiles pilotadas a distancia con un peso máximo de despegue mayor a 0.250 kg en el sitio de internet de la SCT/DGAC; con fundamento en el artículo 47 fracción VI de la Ley de Aviación Civil y 14 del Reglamento del Registro Aeronáutico Mexicano. La obtención del folio de registro de RPAS debe efectuarse de conformidad al numeral 15.3 de la presente Norma Oficial Mexicana; wouldnt the "folio de registro" that is needed in part a) imply the drone even under 250g would need to be registered?
Great video Jim thanks. We’re heading to Mexico tomorrow on our honeymoon. We have a DJI Mavic Air 2 570grams and staying at a resort in Riviera Maya. We were hoping to fly our drone around the resort, the resort has stated we can’t. Don’t know what to do ??
I just found this. It just popped up. Strangely, I've been looking into getting a drone for use in recording around our ranch, or around my house outside the city. We have had 25 attempts at break-ins here at our country house over the 4 years weve been here. So we moved 3 of our dogs outside. A week ago, someone came up our driveway and killed one of our dogs. My wife is all on board with getting a drone to send up when we hear a prrdon or a car or dog commotion, and I think its a good idea. I'm just a permanent resident. But my wife is a citizen So... if I fly one, its gotta be under 250 grams. If my wife flies it, it doesn't matter the size of the drone. It's legal to film law enforcement with drones or handheld cameras, but why tempt a rattlesnake, knowing 2/3rds of cops are also cartel operatives or hawks. I film them when they pull me over, or when they try to harass or extort me, but otherwise, no.
We will going to cruise to mexico cozumel,belize and costa maya and I have mini 3 pro so I don’t need to register right but do you think around maya ruins will be okay to snap some few shots videos? Or still ask the security and people in charge of those ruins? I just need some vacation memories capture and something to share with families and friends.
Hi. I've brought my drone multiple times into Mexico on aircraft with no problem. This time I'm driving into Mexico. Do you think I might have an issue? Thanks for your help.
I drive back and forth pretty frequently through Tijuana (the San Ysdiro crossing) and have never been stopped going either way. I got stopped once going north at Tecate and got the random check where they went through my car. They're really looking to see if you're smuggling drugs or people or lots of undeclared alcohol. Just put your drone in a backpack or suitcase and you should be fine.
I'm only familiar with crossing into Mexico by land. I've heard of similar situations like you've described at airports. Laws in Mexico aren't always enforced uniformly across the country.
Yesterday I received this in response to my inquiry to the AFAC (Mexican FAA) about foreigners operating in Mexico. This reply was cc'd to the Executive Director of Aviation in Mexico and the Director of Engineering Standards and Certification.
"In response to your email received on April 20 of this year and based on section 4.10.16. of the Mexican Official Standard NOM-107-SCT3-2019, which establishes the requirements to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in Mexican airspace, I inform you that RPAS operations by foreigners are not allowed in Mexico, regardless of the weight of the aircraft or the intended use of it.
I add the aforementioned numeral for quick reference
4.10.16. They will not be able to operate in Mexico an RPAS with foreign registration or registration or operated by
foreign RPAS operators, other than those mentioned in section 4.10.15 of this Standard
Mexican Official, unless there is a bilateral agreement between the Aeronautical Authority and the Aviation Authority.
Civil Aviation of the state of registration/registration."
So Mexico is a no fly zone for foreigners...
So now I'm applying for Mexican citizenship and I'm going to bring down a drone that my mexican partner can fly, with my guidance, while the application is in work.
Thanks for this information! Do you get the sense that the law was changed (I posted this video over a year ago)? My experience in Mexico is that different law enforcement agencies will enforce the same laws in different ways. For instance, I doubt the local police would confiscate my drone for flying it on an unoccupied beach. However, it certainly isn't worth the risk to be fined, jailed, or to lose the drone.
@@relaxinnature7706 the law is from 2019. Still, I think the language is confusing. I’m going to fly but away from city centers.
Good information here. I recently visited Mexico for the second time with my drone (a DJI Mini 2, just like yours). The misinformation out there has its roots in the language barrier. I found the law easy to understand, but have not found it in English. I have two videos on my channel about the same subject and they have similar advice. One thing I'd like to add: Don't be afraid to ask a local police officer whether you're allowed to fly. It is a good way to keep you out of trouble. So far those cops have always confirmed that it was okay to fly, even in cities. How awesome is that? 👍😊
Thank you for this great video. A year or so ago, I moved to Cabo San Lucas. I enjoy hiking and thought it would be fun to explore trails. Mine is above the weight limit, above 250 kg. But needed it for wind issues.
Yeah, the wind can wreak havoc on my little drone.
video starts at 3:50
5.1.1. El operador de RPAS que opere o pretenda operar en esta clasificación, además de lo establecido
en los numerales 4.10. y 4.11 de la presente Norma Oficial Mexicana, debe cumplir con los siguientes
requerimientos y limitaciones:
a) Obtener el folio de registro de RPAS a través de la inscripción de los documentos por los cuales se
adquiera, transmita, modifique, grave o extinga la propiedad, la posesión y los demás derechos
reales sobre las aeronaves civiles pilotadas a distancia con un peso máximo de despegue mayor a
0.250 kg en el sitio de internet de la SCT/DGAC; con fundamento en el artículo 47 fracción VI de la
Ley de Aviación Civil y 14 del Reglamento del Registro Aeronáutico Mexicano. La obtención del folio
de registro de RPAS debe efectuarse de conformidad al numeral 15.3 de la presente Norma Oficial
Mexicana;
wouldnt the "folio de registro" that is needed in part a) imply the drone even under 250g would need to be registered?
As of 2024, is DJI Mini 2 not required to be registered?
What about the stipulation that states “You cannot use a drone in Mexico if you are not a citizen”
That only applies to drones that weigh more than 250g. They DJI Minis are still fine.
Very information thank you 🙏 👍😃
Hi, thanks for the nice content! i am from Germany, i have also DJI mini 2.. now its 2023 still the same law applies? no need to register?
It still isn't necessary to register a drone.
Great video Jim thanks.
We’re heading to Mexico tomorrow on our honeymoon.
We have a DJI Mavic Air 2 570grams and staying at a resort in Riviera Maya.
We were hoping to fly our drone around the resort, the resort has stated we can’t.
Don’t know what to do ??
I wouldn't chance it flying around the resort. Not worth risking getting it confiscated.
Appreciate this video. Did you have audio problems at the beginning?
I just found this. It just popped up. Strangely, I've been looking into getting a drone for use in recording around our ranch, or around my house outside the city. We have had 25 attempts at break-ins here at our country house over the 4 years weve been here. So we moved 3 of our dogs outside. A week ago, someone came up our driveway and killed one of our dogs.
My wife is all on board with getting a drone to send up when we hear a prrdon or a car or dog commotion, and I think its a good idea. I'm just a permanent resident. But my wife is a citizen
So... if I fly one, its gotta be under 250 grams. If my wife flies it, it doesn't matter the size of the drone.
It's legal to film law enforcement with drones or handheld cameras, but why tempt a rattlesnake, knowing 2/3rds of cops are also cartel operatives or hawks. I film them when they pull me over, or when they try to harass or extort me, but otherwise, no.
We will going to cruise to mexico cozumel,belize and costa maya and I have mini 3 pro so I don’t need to register right but do you think around maya ruins will be okay to snap some few shots videos? Or still ask the security and people in charge of those ruins? I just need some vacation memories capture and something to share with families and friends.
You can ask the security guards at the Mayan ruins, but they have confiscated drones in the past. I wouldn't risk it.
so im from finland and want to bring my dji mini 3 pro that weighs 249g i can bring it?
I’m going to Tulum next week, I have an air 2s can I bring it?
Did you bring it? How did that work out?
As usual, its probably best if you have the right paperwork😂. Ask the locals how the water flows in the area.
Hi. I've brought my drone multiple times into Mexico on aircraft with no problem. This time I'm driving into Mexico. Do you think I might have an issue? Thanks for your help.
I drive back and forth pretty frequently through Tijuana (the San Ysdiro crossing) and have never been stopped going either way. I got stopped once going north at Tecate and got the random check where they went through my car. They're really looking to see if you're smuggling drugs or people or lots of undeclared alcohol. Just put your drone in a backpack or suitcase and you should be fine.
@@relaxinnature7706 Thank you 🙏
Saw a very recent video "Arrival to Cancun Airport" & customs were not allowing drones into the country? Not sure why?
I'm only familiar with crossing into Mexico by land. I've heard of similar situations like you've described at airports. Laws in Mexico aren't always enforced uniformly across the country.
Does this apply to tulum?
Yes, it's a federal law. Local law enforcement can choose to ignore it, but I wouldn't chance it.
@@relaxinnature7706so I will be travelling there’s on Sunday and I have a drone that weights under 250 Grams will I be fine?
hey im going to mexico in march 2023, can i bring my drone i wanna go hiking and video my time there if no one is around. im from canada
Bring it! The laws I cited here still apply.
Hi, what drone did you take to mexico?
Mine is a DJI Mini 2. It's best to stay under 250g to remain legal.
Nothing is clear in YT drone pilots..
leave your drone and enjoy your mexico vacation.