Can you fly your drone in Mexico?

In Mexico, the credential to know about is Remote Pilot License. Whether you need it depends on your drone's weight and how you fly — AFAC runs the scheme, and the official sources below spell out exactly when it applies.

Effectively no for most visitors: Mexican rules bar operation of foreign-registered drones or drones flown by foreign operators unless a bilateral agreement exists, and none is known, while AFAC registration for 250 g+ drones is designed for residents. Sub-250 g drones are exempt from registration and widely flown by tourists, but that remains a legal gray zone — fly conservatively or not at all. Rules for foreign pilots can change, so always double-check with AFAC before you travel, and see the official sources below.

The short version: Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) above ground level. On top of that: Minimum distance of 9.2 km from controlled airports. Also: Minimum distance of 3.7 km from uncontrolled aerodromes. These are central aviation rules — location-specific airspace, land, nature, privacy and photography requirements can also apply in Mexico, so always check the official sources.

What you need to avoid are the restricted zones — typically around airports, prisons, military areas and protected nature. You'll find the official map for Mexico under Sources below, and the DroneKoll app shows current NOTAMs (temporary airspace restrictions) for Mexico.

Drone flying in Mexico is regulated by AFAC. The airspace itself is managed by SENEAM. You will find both organisations' official pages under Sources below — those are the links worth bookmarking.