Updated August 5, 2026
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) regulates remotely piloted aircraft systems under Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) Parts 1, 2, 4, and 11. All commercial drones must be registered regardless of weight; non-commercial drones weighing 7 kg or more also require registration, controller certification, and operator certificates.
Overview
Full name
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
PH
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Commercial drones: registration required regardless of weight
Non-commercial drones ≥7 kg require registration and controller certificate
Max altitude 400 ft AGL; 10 km from aerodromes without special permit
Special Flight Permit required for night, BVLOS, or over-populated area operations
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
PH
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026