Who is the regulator?
Each country has it’s own regulator for the use of drones. Regulation of drones that are Remotely Piloted Aircraft almost always comes under the aviation rules of a country. As this is a developing field, regulators often struggle to keep up with the technology.
It is extremely important that you understand and follow the rules in your country as in some cases there are sever penalties for not obeying the rules. Here is a list of countries, and links to the relevant regulator, and some contact details.
Argentina: National Civil Aviation Administration of Argentina (ANAC)
Contact: info@anac.gov.ar / +54 11 5941-3000 / 3007
Brazil: Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC)
Contact: processes.pel@anac.gov.br / +32 02 277 4307
Chile: Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Chile (DGAC)
Contact: dirdgac@dgac.cl / +56 2 2439 2000
Colombia: Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (CAAC)
Contact: grupo.technico@aerocivil.gov.co / +57 1 425 1000
Mexico: Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC)
Contact: gobmx@funcionpublica.gob.mx / +52 5 687 7660
Peru: General Directore of Civil Aeronautics
Contact: atencionalciudadano@mtc.gob.pe / + 51 1 615 7800
Drone Safety for Managers (Latin America)
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