Unmanned Aircraft
The following are the established guidelines for maneuvering unmanned aircraft, be it for recreational or professional utilization.
In order to ensure the safe operation of Unmanned Aircrafts (UAs) within the Jamaican air space, operators must observe the guidelines established by the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA).
These guidelines, which are outlined on our official website, apply to all categories of operators, including:
Recreational UA operators or Hobbyists – Persons who operate model aircraft or Unmanned Aircrafts (UAs) for recreational purposes.
Professional (commercial & non-commercial) operators – persons or companies which operate Unmanned Aircrafts (UAs) for non-recreational purposes, including business-related activities such as, but not limited to, aerial photography, surveillance, geometric surveys, power line inspections, crop observations and research and development.
N.B. Professional operators, whether commercial or non-commercial, require a Special Aerial Work Permit from the JCAA, subject to meeting the applicable criteria. Recreational operators do not require a permit but must comply with the relevant operating guidelines.