🚨 If you do not have a permit, it is not advisable to bring your drone to Barbados if you are only flying for fun. That said (and to make things more real), we`re aware that some travelers may have smuggled drones for private use, as customs seem to be few in terms of the contents of your bag. Mark, we`ve also updated the links above: barbados.seamlessdocs.com/sc/uasapplication To access and fill out the application form, people need to click here. The link also includes guidelines for remotely operated aircraft systems (RPAS), commonly known as drones, that people should check out before filling out the form. In this article, we will keep you informed about the legal situation of drone pilots in Barbados. There is a temporary suspension of the importation and licensing of remotely operated aircraft systems (RPAS), also known as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS) systems or drones in Barbados, for six (6) months from April 1, 2020. For any questions or additional information, people should call 535-5318 or email dronesinfo@pmo.gov.bb. Read all of our Barbados drone laws and are you now looking for drones, parts, accessories or something else? Read our guide to buying drones in Barbados. It includes information about drones for sale in Barbados, import taxes, payment options and shipping. The temporary ban applies to all new imports of any size (including recreational drones/toys). I also wonder if drones are still banned from April 2018 Update: Unfortunately, the ban on importing drones into Barbados is still in effect.

Barbados has a ban on importing drones. This has been extended several times and is currently valid until April 2020. Nevertheless, the government has created an opportunity for visitors to acquire a license, provided that the drone leaves the country after a short period of time. According to the National Aviation Authority of Barbados, the Barbados Department of Civil Aviation (BCAD), drones are banned in Barbados. Based on our research, if you try to enter Barbados with a drone, it will be seized at customs. The way you get permission to fly drones here has changed slightly. For detailed instructions on how to get your drone on planes, click here. All drones should be carried with luggage if possible. Indeed, according to the Montreal Convention, airlines are only liable for losses of up to about $1,000. If you`re traveling abroad, theft and lost luggage can be common problems, especially if your flight has a lot of connections. If your drone is worth more than $1,000 and you can`t get it on the plane, consider shipping it with DHL, Fedex, or UPS instead and ensuring the shipment in its entirety.

Drone regulations and links for people flying drones in Barbados. It may seem like the Caribbean`s stunning geography and good weather are ideal for drones – but barbados` ongoing drone ban makes it nearly impossible for the drone industry to expand there, despite the need for drone assistance in search and rescue, security and development projects. ✅Please leave a comment when you receive news and/or gain experience with your drone in Barbados! #barbados #regulation #law #laws #legislation #illegal I had just passed through Barbados. My main destination was a nearby island called Dominica. Dominica is an island paradise for drones without strict regulations. Dominica is off the beaten track and doesn`t have an international airport, so a direct flight from Manchester was not an option. My trip to Dominica took me through Barbados. It was an 8 hour flight to Barbados and then another 1 hour flight to Dominica. Due to the flight schedule, I had a longer stay of 2 nights in Barbados, which I found to be a nice addition to the trip. As many places with overly restrictive regulations on drones have noted, a ban on new drones does not mean a flight ban.

However, new pilots who do not have formal resources available may not learn to fly with the training and safety resources they need. Watch the video press release below for more information on the drone ban in Barbados. Barbados` drone regulations prohibit the importation of drones and allow pilots who had their license before the ban to renew them, but not new pilots, to register and certify legally. The import ban means that new drones are not available in Barbados, nor are parts to repair or upgrade existing equipment. The application is associated with some effort. First, you need to register your drone with customs at the entrance. You decide if you can apply for a license and then issue a so-called “retained certificate”. Your drone will likely stay at customs until you have the license. UAS cannot be operated within a 5-kilometre radius of an airport or heliport. Was she honestly unable to do anything herself? I bit my tongue, felt irritated and pushed the passes through the hole in the window. We left the hum of the planes behind as we headed to the arrivals hall.

I was more than delighted when a group of smiling women offered me a small cup of rum. “Rum or sorrel?” They listened synchronously. Never mind if I do! It would hold back my nerves a bit. I was afraid to go through immigration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the permit must be issued before being operated in the controlled airspace of Barbados. I encountered a rock-cold silence. The woman didn`t even look up from her desk. I quickly started looking for my papers, my last desperate attempt to bring my drone to Barbados. My heart was beating angrily against my chest and in my nerves I handed over only half of my papers. Bradshaw says frustration over liquor licenses must end The Government of Barbados welcomes the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Barbados. However, you can only fly with permission. April 15, 2019: Update on drone import ban until April 1, 2020 The problem is that Barbados has some of the strictest drone regulations in the world.

Drones are indeed banned in Barbados and for no good reason we know. The vine says it`s about appreciating the privacy of celebrities, as Barbados seems to attract them to the masses. The fact is that resorts have a huge impact on the government because they pocket all the money. It is in the best interest of resorts to ensure that their guests are happy and have a good stay on the island. Rumor has it that this is the case.