Travel to Costa Rica

[StGr]

So. I am confused about the rules regarding entering Costa Rica with the Mavic. I read the regulations and it seems as if any drone pilot regardless of size of drone needs a license.

Has anyone been to Costa Rica lately with a small drone like the mavic. What is the scoop

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[German Di Manzo]

So. I am confused about the rules regarding entering Costa Rica with the Mavic. I read the regulations and it seems as if any drone pilot regardless of size of drone needs a license.

Has anyone been to Costa Rica lately with a small drone like the mavic. What is the scoop

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The DGAC (Costarrican FAA) has a section for non tripulated aircrafts in their website. It basically describes the same guidelines we all know regarding airports, LOS, etc.
http://www.dgac.go.cr/Aeronaves no Tripuladas/cc05_15 opr drones AIC.pdf (in Spanish only)

The news about expensive licenses are just speculations as a law it's not yet in place.

German


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[StGr]

Thank you very much for the insight. Have you been down there recently yourself.

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[German Di Manzo]

Thank you very much for the insight. Have you been down there recently yourself.

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I live in Costa Rica

The Hover app is useful to know where are restricted areas and it works off-line. Even with a data plan for your cellphone internet is not available everywhere.

Have fun!


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[StGr]

Much appreciated. This is very reassuring. I spend months each year but never brought a drone before. Happy new year



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[Big Bull]

Much appreciated. This is very reassuring. I spend months each year but never brought a drone before. Happy new year



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Where do you stay? Check out UAV Costa Rica on FaceBook.

 

[StGr]

Near Playa octal. Thx for the Facebook
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[TomKemp]

Im confused as to what a permit cost or if i need a permit i keep trying to go to the DGAC website but cannot connect as i cant connect to the server. i read something about needing 48 - 60 hours of training im going with my family and just want to get some footage of our trip. THANKS!!