Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

New Regulations for Drone Usage in Mexico

Mexico has published rules governing the use of drones, allowing people to operate the smallest drones in daylight without a permit but with safety rules.

Mexico's Transportation Department has established three classes of drones according to size.

The smallest weigh 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) or less. They won't require a permit, but like all other drones must stay 9.2 kilometers (5.72 miles) away from airports and 900 meters (985 yards) from helicopter pads.

Medium-size drones are defined as weighing between 2 kilograms and 25 kilograms (55 pounds), and require a permit unless they're . . .

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