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Drone rules: Dominican Republic
Last checked: October 5, 2026
Exempt under 250 g; from 250 g registration with the IDAC via the Vuela Seguro portal.
From 250 g up to 2 kg, a sworn liability declaration is sufficient for recreational flights; commercial flights and drones over 2 kg require liability insurance with at least USD 2,000 cover.
Depending on drone weight
- From 250 gAllowed with conditions· Registration: Required· Insurance: Required in some casesFrom 250 g registration, remote pilot licence and prior IDAC approval (form 1500-9); for recreational flights up to 2 kg a sworn liability declaration is sufficient instead of insurance.
- From 2 kg· Insurance: RequiredOver 2 kg liability insurance with at least USD 2,000 cover.
For tourists
According to IDAC, foreigners may currently only fly if they are hired by a Dominican company that applies for the permission. Flights are requested in advance using IDAC form 1500-9 – clarify this directly with IDAC in good time before your trip.
Further rules
- In the Dominican Republic you must register your drone with the civil aviation authority IDAC via the Vuela Seguro portal if it weighs 250 grams or more; drones under 250 grams are exempt.
- From 250 grams you need cover for third-party damage: for recreational flights up to 2 kilograms a sworn liability declaration is sufficient, while commercial flights and drones over 2 kilograms require liability insurance with at least USD 2,000 cover.
- Important for your holiday: according to IDAC, foreigners may currently only fly if they are hired by a Dominican company that applies for the permission. Flights are requested using IDAC form 1500-9 – clarify this directly with IDAC in good time before your trip.
- The maximum flight altitude is 400 feet (around 122 metres) above ground. You may only fly at night if the drone has anti-collision lighting visible from 5 kilometres.
- Anyone flying a drone over 250 grams also needs a remote pilot licence from IDAC under RAD 107.23.
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.