Updated August 5, 2026
General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics
The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC Chile) regulates unmanned aircraft under Normativa Aeronáutica DAN 151. All RPA owners must register their aircraft with DGAC before operations, submitting Appendix B documentation. Operations in populated areas require DAN 151 authorisation; non-populated area operations follow DAN 91.
Overview
Full name
General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
CL
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
DAN 151 governs RPA registration and operations in populated areas
Registration via Appendix B form submitted to DGAC
Registration card (Tarjeta de Registro) must be carried during operations
DAN 91 applies for operations over non-populated areas
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
CL
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026