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Updated December 5, 2025

Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia

The Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia (Aerocivil) is Colombia's civil aviation authority, regulating unmanned aircraft systems throughout Colombian airspace. Aerocivil oversees drone registration, pilot certification, operational permits, and safety compliance under Colombian aviation regulations.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia

Full Name

Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil (UAEAC) - Aeronáutica Civil

Established

1993

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

CO

Alternative Names

Aerocivil, Colombia Aerocivil, Colombian Civil Aviation

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Diverse geographical terrain requires special operational considerations
Border areas with Venezuela and other neighbors subject to restrictions
Growing commercial use in agriculture, mining, and infrastructure inspection
Environmental protection requirements for operations in Amazon region
Security considerations for operations in conflict-affected areas
International coordination for cross-border humanitarian operations

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

Grams (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
Decreto 1294 de 2022REG-2August 4, 2022
Resolución 04201 de 2018REG-1December 21, 2018

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

CO

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

12/5/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia

Last updated: December 5, 2025