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Paraguay

South America

DINAC — RPA/RPAS Regulation (DINAC R 1103)

Paraguay regulates drones under DINAC's RPA/RPAS Regulation (Resolución 2170/2017). Recreational/hobby flying doesn't need DINAC authorization, but third-party liability insurance is still mandatory for every owner/operator regardless of use — an easy detail for a tourist to overlook.

Max altitude

Not confirmed

The regulation formally kicks in for operations at 150 m altitude and above, and near airport approach/departure paths; no separate explicit numeric ceiling is stated for recreational flying below that threshold.

Operator registration

Yes, required

The registration chapter requires RPA to be entered in the National Aeronautical Registry, without explicitly distinguishing recreational use or a weight threshold. Foreign-registered drones must first register and obtain a temporary permit from DINAC before operating in Paraguay.

Pilot license

Not required

No DINAC authorization is required for recreational/hobby flying (crew must still be adults); an RPA pilot licence and psychophysical fitness certificate are required for non-recreational operations in non-segregated airspace.

Insurance

Recommended / conditional

Mandatory for every RPA owner/operator regardless of use: third-party liability insurance for surface damage.

Zones to avoid

For recreational use: at least 30 m horizontally and 10 m vertically from bystanders not part of the operation. Forbidden to fly over populated areas, cities and gatherings, within the influence area of airport approach/departure paths, in prohibited/restricted/dangerous zones and controlled airspace, unless specially authorized by DINAC. Daytime and visual meteorological conditions (VMC) only, unless authorized for night flight.

What isn't 100% confirmed yet

Data verified against the full text of DINAC's RPA/RPAS Regulation R 1103 (Resolución N° 2.170/2017), downloaded from the official DINAC website. No explicit weight threshold is stated for the recreational registration requirement, nor a stated exception for tourists: flagged as an ambiguity, not resolved by guessing.

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Source: DINAC — Dirección Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil (Paraguay's Civil Aviation Authority)

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Last checked: 2026-08

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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.