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Drone rules: El Salvador
As of: October 2, 2026
Allowed with conditions
Flying is allowed, but with conditions you need to know before you travel.
Drone and operator must be registered with the aviation authority AAC from 200 g, also as a tourist; the German registration does not apply there.
Liability insurance is required for commercial aerial work; whether this also applies to recreational flights is contradictorily documented.
Depending on drone weight
- From 200 g· Registration: RequiredFrom 200 g registration of drone and operator with the AAC
For tourists
Plan the AAC registration before your trip; no simplified tourist procedure is known. For take-offs on private land you need the owner's permission.
Further rules
- In El Salvador drones from 200 grams and their operators must be registered with the aviation authority AAC – also as a foreign visitor; there is no simplified tourist procedure. Ask the AAC for the current fees.
- Liability insurance for third-party damage is required for commercial aerial work; check with the AAC before your trip whether recreational pilots also need insurance.
- A 6-kilometre no-fly radius applies around international airports and 2 kilometres around smaller airfields; night flights are generally prohibited.
- The maximum height is 120 metres (400 feet) above ground, with continuous visual flight; higher only after notifying the AAC at least 24 hours in advance.
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.