Can you fly your drone in Peru?
Whether you can fly depends on your drone, your registration and exactly where you fly. Here is what applies: key rules, no-fly zones and the official sources, in one place.
Regulator
DGAC Perú (MTC)
Framework
Ley N.º 30740 and its Regulation (D.S. N.º 012-2026-MTC); NTC 001-2015 (DGAC of the MTC)
Pilot credential
RPAS Pilot/Operator Accreditation
KEY RULES
- Maximum altitude: 152 m (500 ft) above ground level (AGL) (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(10)).
- Minimum distance of 4 km from airports and airfields (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(19)).
- Keep a minimum distance of 30 m horizontally and 20 m vertically from people, buildings, or obstacles during all phases of flight (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(9)).
- Do not fly over highways, roads, trails, bridges, electrical or telecommunications infrastructure (poles, towers, cables, antennas), navigable waterways, or hydrocarbon pipelines; near them, stay more than 30 m horizontally from their edge (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(20)).
- Recreational use: drones under 2 kg are excluded from Law No. 30740 and its Regulation, but the operating limitations of NTC 001-2015 (altitude, distances, zones) apply to all civil use. From 2 kg, and for all non-recreational use, the drone must be registered with the DGAC; failure to register is punishable by a fine (Law No. 30740, arts. 3 and 4); the procedure is automatic via the MTC’s Virtual Filing Desk (Mesa de Partes Virtual).
- Non-recreational use (any weight): drone registration, RPAS pilot accreditation (age 18 or older, RPAS course at a CIAC or flying club, and DGAC exam), civil liability insurance of at least 10 UIT, and DGAC authorization (NTC 001-2015, para. 8(c)-(d)). Registration has been automatic since January 2025.
- The drone must remain within the pilot's direct line of sight at all times.
- Flight is permitted only during the day: the NTC prohibits operating in night conditions (after sunset or before sunrise) (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(13)).
- Urban and populated areas: flying is not permitted. The DGAC authorizes it only exceptionally for public entities, their contractors, services declared to be of public interest, firefighters, and INDECI, with drones of up to 6 kg equipped with a parachute. Every department, province, or district capital and every locality with more than 1000 inhabitants is considered an urban area. Rural areas: subject to the general limitations of the standard (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(2) and (f)).
- Restricted areas: airports, airfields, strategic facilities, and high-density population areas, unless authorized.
- Legal distinction: recreational use (leisure) vs. professional/commercial use (specialized activities), with different requirements for each.
No-fly zones and restrictions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence or certificate to fly a drone in Peru?
In Peru, the credential to know about is the RPAS Pilot/Operator Accreditation. Whether you need it depends on your drone's weight and how you fly — DGAC Perú (MTC) runs the scheme, and the official sources below spell out exactly when it applies.
Can I fly a drone as a tourist or foreign visitor in Peru?
Yes. A new regulation has applied since 30 May 2026, but NTC 001-2015 flight rules stay until the DGAC updates them. Recreational drones under 2 kg need no registration or licence and are fine in rural areas; from 2 kg, free MTC registration. Non-recreational use: registration, pilot accreditation, insurance. Machu Picchu, Nazca and protected sites need permits. Rules for foreign pilots can change, so always double-check with DGAC Perú (MTC) before you travel, and see the official sources below.
What are the most important drone rules in Peru?
The short version: Maximum altitude: 152 m (500 ft) above ground level (AGL) (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(10)). On top of that: Minimum distance of 4 km from airports and airfields (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(19)). Also: Keep a minimum distance of 30 m horizontally and 20 m vertically from people, buildings, or obstacles during all phases of flight (NTC 001-2015, art. 8(e)(9)). These are central aviation rules — location-specific airspace, land, nature, privacy and photography requirements can also apply in Peru, so always check the official sources.
Where am I not allowed to fly a drone in Peru?
What you need to avoid are the restricted zones — typically around airports, prisons, military areas and protected nature areas. You'll find the official map for Peru under Sources below, and the DroneKoll app shows current NOTAMs (temporary airspace restrictions) for Peru.
Who regulates drone flying in Peru?
Drone flying in Peru is regulated by DGAC Perú (MTC). The airspace itself is managed by CORPAC. You will find both organisations' official pages under Sources below — those are the links worth bookmarking.
Good to know
OFFICIAL SOURCES
- MTC — Regulation of Law No. 30740 (D.S. 012-2026-MTC)Official MTC regulation (29/05/2026). The new categories and licenses take effect when the DGAC updates NTC 001-2015; until then, the NTC applies.gob.pe
- MTC Mesa de Partes Virtual (Virtual Filing Desk) — RPAS RegistrationThe MTC's official online platform for registering drones (RPAS) entirely online. Select "Registro de Aeronaves Pilotadas a Distancia (RPAS)" (Registration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft) and fill out the formmpv.mtc.gob.pe
- MTC — Institutional PageMain website of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Access to procedures, regulations, and aviation services of the DGACgob.pe
- DGAC — RPAS Contact (Authorizations)DGAC's official email address for inquiries regarding RPAS and special authorizations: rpas-dgac@mtc.gob.pe. Phone: (01) 615 7800, ext. 1371
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- MTC — RPAS Pilot AccreditationMTC page (updated 11/08/2026): application, online exam, and electronic accreditation of RPAS pilots/operators (non-recreational use).gob.pe
- MTC — Automatic Drone Registration (2025)MTC notice (26/01/2025): RPAS registration takes just minutes via the Virtual Filing Desk (Mesa de Partes Virtual).gob.pe
- MTC Offices — In-Person ServiceMTC Headquarters: Jr. Zorritos 1203, Cercado de Lima. Services are also available at regional Citizen Service Centers (Centros de Atención al Ciudadano) for in-person RPAS procedures.gob.pe
Always check the official sources of the DGAC of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) before flying. This page is a guide — not a legal authority. Peru enforces Law No. 30740, its Regulation (D.S. No. 012-2026-MTC), and NTC 001-2015, with simplified registration through the MTC’s Virtual Filing Desk (Mesa de Partes Virtual).
The app
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