South America
Honduras
AHAC — Circular COC-ATL-002-2018
Honduras regulates drones through the Agencia Hondureña de Aeronáutica Civil (AHAC), with a registration requirement for most aircraft except recreational micro-drones under 250 g.
400 feet.
Mandatory for drones ≥250 g; one-off cost 10 USD; also requires a copy of an insurance policy.
For RPAS operations, at least 20 flight hours must be shown via a logbook (a requirement geared toward professional use).
A copy of the insurance policy is required as a registration document.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: Restricted zones: 5 km from airports, 3 km from uncontrolled aerodromes, 1 km from heliports; minimum distance 10 m horizontal/5 m vertical from people/buildings without authorization.
Verify officially before flying
Source: Agencia Hondureña de Aeronáutica Civil (AHAC — Honduran Civil Aeronautics Agency)
Last checked: 2026-09
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Why registration exists
Here the threshold usually depends on the drone's weight or whether it has a camera: below a certain weight, often 250 g, many systems don't require registration for recreational use. Check the note above and the official source to see whether your specific drone falls under the requirement. For Honduras, the official reference remains Agencia Hondureña de Aeronáutica Civil (AHAC — Honduran Civil Aeronautics Agency). Mandatory for drones ≥250 g; one-off cost 10 USD; also requires a copy of an insurance policy.
How this usually works
Here the requirement depends on factors like the drone's weight, distance from people, or use case (recreational vs. commercial). The note above describes the most common case: if your situation is different, check the official source to see exactly which scenario applies to you before flying. The exam and certificate are handled by Agencia Hondureña de Aeronáutica Civil (AHAC — Honduran Civil Aeronautics Agency). For RPAS operations, at least 20 flight hours must be shown via a logbook (a requirement geared toward professional use).
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.