Yes, flying drones over private property in Peru is legal but strictly regulated by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) under Decreto Supremo N° 009-2015-MTC and Resolución Directoral N° 005-2021-MTC/12. Compliance requires prior authorization, altitude limits (≤120m), and respect for privacy laws (Art. 2° Ley N° 28693). Violations risk fines up to S/ 10,000 or confiscation.
Key Regulations for Flying Drones Over Private Property in Peru
- Authorization Mandate: Operators must obtain a Certificado de Operador de RPAS from the DGAC, except for recreational flights under 250g (Art. 5° Res. 005-2021-MTC/12). Commercial use demands additional permits.
- Privacy and Property Rights: Drones may not capture images or audio without explicit consent (Art. 156-A Código Penal). Trespassing charges apply if flight paths infringe private airspace (Art. 2° Ley N° 28693).
- Operational Restrictions: Flights are prohibited within 5.5km of airports, above crowds, or at night without special waivers (Art. 10° DS 009-2015-MTC). The DGAC’s 2026 draft amendments propose stricter geofencing for sensitive zones.
Non-compliance triggers penalties under Ley N° 27261 (Aviation Law) and Ley N° 30096 (Cybercrime). Foreign operators must register with the DGAC and secure local insurance. Always verify municipal ordinances, as regional governments (e.g., Lima’s Ordenanza N° 2326-MML) may impose additional constraints.