Costa Rica Rules and Regulations

Greekkey · Mar 16, 2018

Red-Jedi-MA said:
Chad is there a translated copy of that letter available? I leave at the end of the month and am very anxious to fly in CR.

I just hit back. I didn't register or anything and there were absolutely no issues at all. Go and enjoy!

Costa Rica Guy · Mar 30, 2018

Red-Jedi-MA said:
Chad is there a translated copy of that letter available? I leave at the end of the month and am very anxious to fly in CR.

I live here, fly every day and have flown all over the country and NEVER registered anything, anywhere. Brought my drone through customs last November and had cordial chat with customs inspector about how cool it was

Akoztha · Apr 5, 2018

Costa Rica Guy said:
I live here, fly every day and have flown all over the country and NEVER registered anything, anywhere. Brought my drone through customs last November and had cordial chat with customs inspector about how cool it was

Si se pone uno a registrarlo es regalarle mas plata a Aviacion Civil. [emoji23]

Costa Rica Guy · Apr 5, 2018

Akoztha said:
Si se pone uno a registrarlo es regalarle mas plata a Aviacion Civil. [emoji23]

Verdad? Imagina la 'Policia Drone"!!

Akoztha · Apr 7, 2018

Costa Rica Guy said:
Verdad? Imagina la 'Policia Drone"!!

Jaja diay mae aqui esta raro... con costos tenemos "policias"

Randygwatkins · Apr 15, 2018

Costa Rica Guy...I've just finalized a trip for late July-early August. Arenal, Tamarindo, MA and then Dominical. I've been to El Avion once, maybe we'll make it back there!

Costa Rica Guy · Apr 21, 2018

Randygwatkins said:
Costa Rica Guy...I've just finalized a trip for late July-early August. Arenal, Tamarindo, MA and then Dominical. I've been to El Avion once, maybe we'll make it back there!

I am now living in Dominical. Email me before you arrive and maybe we can hook up. [email protected]

Stuka82 · Jul 28, 2018

Costa Rica Guy said:
I am now living in Dominical. Email me before you arrive and maybe we can hook up. [email protected]

I just sent an email to you -
I’m heading to Dominical in a week with my Mavic in tow.
It would be great to get some first-hand tips from a fellow pilot that knows the area.

Thanks!
Randy

Gregdd · Aug 22, 2018

I was just wondering if anyone can comment on how long it takes to get the registration? We are going for a short notice trip in less than 10 days and I dont want to register if there is any chance it wont come in time. In that case Id rather just take my chances.

Randygwatkins · Aug 22, 2018

Gregdd said:
I was just wondering if anyone can comment on how long it takes to get the registration? We are going for a short notice trip in less than 10 days and I dont want to register if there is any chance it wont come in time. In that case Id rather just take my chances.

It's been months since I did it, but I'm pretty sure I got it immediately on registering online. I got back a couple of weeks ago, it was a great trip and I saw a few people also flying Mavics.

Gregdd · Aug 22, 2018

Randygwatkins said:
It's been months since I did it, but I'm pretty sure I got it immediately on registering online. I got back a couple of weeks ago, it was a great trip and I saw a few people also flying Mavics.

Did anyone ask for it or did you need it at any time? What did it cost?

Randygwatkins · Aug 22, 2018

Gregdd said:
Did anyone ask for it or did you need it at any time? What did it cost?

Nobody even glanced at me, much less asked me for a registration number. I don't remember paying anything, but if I did it was a minimal amount. I followed a link from earlier in this thread I believe, and it was done in a couple of minutes.

SirCharles · Oct 5, 2018

Thx for the insight all. I read all 7 pages from 2017 till today, Oct 2018. Seems like nothing major to report and that common sense and a research helps with finding out about using a drone in C.R.

Heading there in a week. Didn't register (any may do online) but if I don't will just roll like a lot of commenters have done.

I also used this site to get some useful information:

Costa Rica Drone Laws | UAV Systems International

Gregdd · Oct 5, 2018

Yup nobody even looked at me while flying there. I dont even remember seeing any police except maybe a few while driving. In the airport there was no inspection.

SirCharles · Oct 5, 2018

Gregdd said:
Yup nobody even looked at me while flying there. I dont even remember seeing any police except maybe a few while driving. In the airport there was no inspection.

Glad to hear!

Heading to Puerto Viejo so hopefully I miss the standard rainy-ness. But I imagine the dry season is the best in Costa Rica for places like Manuel Antonio and such. I'm surprised that I don't see much footage from many on Youtube with shots in Costa Rica.

zoziano · Oct 9, 2018

yahnks for hthat CCleaner Happy Wheels VLC

KhrizJustTravels · Oct 23, 2018

Just to update everyone. I went to CR in April and it was so laid back... No one cared that I was flying my drone. I didn't fly in the forest due to weather and the fact that I didn't wanted to disturb nature too much. Other than that it was great!

ChosenMavic · Feb 8, 2019

vinhidalgo said:

Oh nice shot of The Parador! I just uploaded my Costa Rica video to Youtube that includes a drone shot of The Parador as well (the channel is Chosen Idea). For those concerned with flying in Costa Rica, a recreational drone license is not required. The common rules apply with regards to distance from airport the 120m max altitude, and so on.