Updated August 5, 2026
Direcci贸n General de Aeron谩utica Civil
The Direcci贸n General de Aeron谩utica Civil (DGAC) was Mexico's civil aviation directorate under SCT; drone regulatory functions have transitioned to the Agencia Federal de Aviaci贸n Civil (AFAC). RPAS operations are governed by NOM-107-SCT3-2019, requiring registration for drones over 250 g and VLOS operations unless AFAC authorises BVLOS or night flights.
Overview
Full name
Direcci贸n General de Aeron谩utica Civil
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
MX
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
NOM-107-SCT3-2019 governs RPAS operations (effective January 2020)
Registration required for drones over 250 g via AFAC
VLOS required unless AFAC authorises BVLOS or night operations
Commercial operations require civil liability insurance
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
MX
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026