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Updated December 5, 2025

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

Full Name

Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) - Mexico

Established

2007

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

MX

Alternative Names

DGAC Mexico, Mexico DGAC, Mexican Civil Aviation

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

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 (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
Circular Obligatoria CO AV-23/10 R4REG-1June 1, 2021
NOM-107-SCT3-2019REG-2December 11, 2020

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

MX

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

12/5/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil

Last updated: December 5, 2025