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Drone rules: Bolivia
Last checked: October 5, 2026
Allowed with conditions
Flying is allowed, but with conditions you need to know before you travel.
Drones from 200 g must be registered with the DGAC, including foreign devices; the German registration does not apply there.
Regulation BR-108-2026 does not mention an insurance requirement for the open category.
Depending on drone weight
- From 200 g· Registration: RequiredFrom 200 g registration with the DGAC; open category up to 35 kg
For tourists
Register the drone with the DGAC before the first flight if it weighs 200 g or more. Regulation BR-108-2026 has applied since 1 September 2026: maximum 122 m height, 750 m distance from you, 30 m from uninvolved people and no flying within 9 km of airports.
Further rules
- In Bolivia, drones from 200 grams must be registered with the aviation authority DGAC; the regulation also applies to foreign operators. Since 1 September 2026, regulation BR-108-2026 applies, replacing the 2020 rules.
- In the open category (up to 35 kg) you do not need a pilot certificate; commercial aerial work needs a separate DGAC authorisation. For night flights the regulation requires permanently switched-on factory lights and an observer.
- Operation is prohibited within 9 km of airports; between 6 and 9 km it is only possible with authorisation and at most 61 m above the lowest threshold. Keep at least 30 m away from uninvolved people.
- The regulation does not mention an insurance requirement for the open category.
- The maximum height is 400 feet (122 metres) above ground; the drone may be at most 750 metres horizontally away from you.
Sources
This overview is not legal advice and not an official statement — laws change, and we cannot guarantee that every entry is fully up to date. Before your flight, please also check the official source or the local civil aviation authority.