Drone Flight Calculator

Calculate accurate flight times for your drone based on real-world conditions including wind, temperature, altitude, and terrain.

Safety First

Environmental analysis for drone operations

Precision

Integrates 8 physics calculations

Global Support

Presets and custom parameters for any location

Drones Regulators Environmental Factors
Wind Analysis
Battery Estimation
Temperature Impact
Humidity Effects
Terrain Factors
Altitude Adjustment
Updated August 20, 2025

General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics

The General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) of Chile regulates civil aviation under the Aeronautical Law. DGAC oversees unmanned aircraft systems operations, issues pilot licenses and aircraft certificates, enforces safety standards, coordinates airspace management, and supports economic development through drone applications in mining, agriculture, forestry, disaster response, and environmental monitoring throughout Chile's unique geographic challenges.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics

Full Name

General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC Chile)

Jurisdiction

CL

Alternative Names

DGAC, Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Extensive use in copper mining operations for site surveying and safety monitoring
Special provisions for operations in Atacama Desert and Antarctic territories
Maximum altitude 120m AGL, special permits for mountain and coastal operations
Integration with meteorological services for flight planning and safety
Growing applications in forestry management and wildfire monitoring
Coordination with Chilean Antarctic Institute for polar research operations

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

grams

Distance

meters

Altitude

meters

Speed

km/h

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
DAN 151 - Remotely Piloted AircraftREG-2December 31, 2016
Aeronautical Law No. 18.916REG-1February 7, 1990

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

CL

Region

National

Type

National

Updated

8/20/2025

Contact Information

How to reach General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics

www.dgac.gob.cl
Last updated: 8/20/2025