Regulations

To commercially fly a Drone in Chile it is mandatory to comply with the local regulations.

The Chilean Aviation Authority (DGAC) demands that all Pilots and Drones that fly commercially (like filming), are registered under an AOC Certified Company. An AOC Company is a company that can legally operate Flight Operations. From transporting people to flying drones.

To get a drone flight permit, each scheduled flight must include the following:

  • AOC Company

  • Licensed Drone Pilot (with a Chilean License)
  • Registered Drone (under the DGAC with an AOC Company)
  • Permit to fly in the place (if needed, for example, a National Park)
  • Have the AOC Company ask for the permit at least 10 days prior to the flight
  • All of the above must be represented or addressed to and by the same AOC Company

For more questions we recommend to visit our Frequently asked questions page.

Regulations that must be followed.

Certified Pilot with a Chilean DGAC License.

All Drone Pilots that fly a Drone commercially, must have a Chilean Drone License to Fly. NO International Drone License can be used.

Registered Drone

All Drones that fly commercially in Chile, must be registered under an AOC Certified Company. Once a Drone is registered and has its license plate and Chilean Mandatory Liability Insurance, it can only fly with that AOC Company. To change it to another AOC Company, one must pay the insurance and registration again (roughly US$500)

Flying Permit

To get a permit to fly a drone commercially, this permit must be requested by an AOC certified Chilean company. The Drone and Pilot must be registered under the same AOC company.

What is AOC?

AOC (Air Operator Certificate) is a certification that is required for any company that wants to fly a Drone commercially in Chile.