Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) is Mexico's civil aviation authority under the Ministry of Communications and Transportation. DGAC regulates unmanned aircraft systems, overseeing registration, pilot certification, operational permits, and safety compliance throughout Mexican airspace.
Regulator Overview
Basic information about Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
MX
DGAC Mexico, Mexico DGAC, Mexican Civil Aviation
Key Facts
- Cross-border operations with US require bilateral coordination
- Special zones around archaeological sites and national monuments
- Night operations require specific authorization and lighting
- Insurance requirements mandatory for commercial operations
- Growing use in agriculture, mining, and infrastructure inspection
- Coordination with SENEAM required for controlled airspace operations
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
grams
Distance
meters
Altitude
meters
Speed
Not specified
Regulations
Key drone regulations and requirements
Circular Obligatoria CO AV-23/10 R4
Mandatory circular establishing operational requirements for unmanned aircraft systems
View SourceNOM-107-SCT3-2019
Official Mexican Standard for remotely piloted aircraft systems operations
View SourceOfficial Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
MX
Region
National
Type
National
Updated
8/21/2025
Contact Information
How to reach Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
Weight Thresholds
Drone weight categories and associated requirements
| Weight | Category | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 249 grams (g) | License Category 1 | Required |
| 250+ grams (g) | Registration Required | Required |
| 250 - 2000 grams (g) | License Category 2 | Required |
| 2001 - 25000 grams (g) | License Category 3 | Required |
| 25001+ grams (g) | License Category 4 | Required |