Updated August 21, 2025
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Peru, under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, regulates unmanned aircraft systems throughout Peruvian airspace. DGAC oversees drone registration, pilot certification, operational permits, and safety compliance.
Regulator Overview
Basic information about Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
Full Name
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
Jurisdiction
PE
Alternative Names
DGAC Peru, Peru DGAC, Peruvian Civil Aviation
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
High altitude operations require special consideration due to Andean geography
Archaeological sites including Machu Picchu have strict flight prohibitions
Amazon region operations require environmental impact considerations
Mining industry represents significant commercial UAS application
Cross-border operations with neighboring countries require coordination
Seasonal weather patterns affect operational permissions in different regions
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
grams
Distance
meters
Altitude
meters
Speed
km/h
Regulations
Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations
| Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| RAP 91 (Reglas de Vuelo)REG-2 | December 31, 2018 |
| Resolución Directoral No. 063-2015-MTC/12REG-1 | April 19, 2015 |
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
PE
Region
National
Type
National
Updated
8/21/2025
Contact Information
How to reach Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
Last updated: 8/21/2025