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Government of Jamaica

Professional (commercial & non-commercial) operators

Professional (commercial & non-commercial) operators

All professional operators must apply to the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) for a Special Aerial Work Permit before each flight.

All entities or persons wishing to operate a UA, as referenced in this paragraph:

  • Shall apply to the JCAA in writing for approval, providing all details of the intended operation
  • Shall not fly the aircraft, unless written permission has been received from the Authority, stating any applicable restrictions or conditions.
  • Having received approval, the professional operator must observe and comply with all the conditions included in the permit, in order to exercise the authority provided to operate a UA.

Guidelines for Application Letters

Mr. Nari Williams-Singh
Director General
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
4 Winchester Road
Kingston 10.
Attention: Inspectors with responsibility for UAs

  • Name of the Accountable Person to be named in the Permit
  • Location and dates for the permit of flight
  • Make and serial number of the drone
  • Pilots name and contact information
  • The requested height for the drone to be flown (not above 400ft AGL)
  • The duration/ Time of the UA operation

* The working days’ notice enables us to prepare NOTAM’s (Notice to Airmen) to the Aviation community in respect of UA operations near to airports, helipads and aircraft flight path. These NOTAM’s have to be disseminated prior to the planned UA operation.

NOTE: Requests for drone operations within Prohibited and Restricted Airspace will require up to 14 working days prior notice.

For further information, please contact the Flight Safety Division of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority at 876 960-3948 or email  uavrequests@jcaa.gov.jm.