a new topic, closely related to aviationón continues to take center stage in the día a díto the paíyes and in the opinionón pública. Hereí we will try to respond in the best wayás fácil la pregunta, ¿cómo operar o volar un dron en Ecuador?
UAVs – Vehículos Aéreos No Tripulados por sus siglas en español o UAV – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle en inglés, son una tendencia mundial y cada día su uso y aplicación tanto para uso personal como comercial va en aumento y en Ecuador su uso ha empezado a generar polémica.
the drones, son equipos piloteados de manera remota y pueden ser operados por cualquier persona sin un entrenamiento previo o sin ningúna preparación o licencia, like for example if it happens with globos aeroestáticos, ultralight and others.
Initially, these teams had a military origin for reconnaissance or attack missions, pero su variedad de formas y aplicaciones los han vuelto una atractiva herramienta para generar ingresos a empresas fabricantes como también para personas naturales que buscan ofrecer sus servicios de fotografía and vídeo aéreo.
Sus usos son infinitos y al ser accesibles por precio en las versiones más básicas y menos sofisticadas desde $100 dólares o menos, hasta drones de úlast generationón with cámaras full HD, gran autonomía y más sobre los $3.000 dólares es que su uso se debe regular por la seguridad y privacidad de las personas, as wellén por la seguridad de las operaciones aeroportuarias del país.
Varios han sido ya los casos de que drones volados por civiles cerca de aeropuertos han generado más de un susto, for example in Argentina, un drone impactó I saw oneón commercial, luckily without carrying major problems than a blow, pero por el tamaño que estos equipos tienen, couldían causar serios y peligrosos daños si estos impactaran por ejemplo la cabina, tanque de combustible o motor de cualquier avión.
Regulationón de drones en Ecuador
With date 17 September 2015, Ecuador dio su primer paso hacia la regulación de la operationón de drones en el país. En la Resolución 251-2015 is detailed:
Artículo Primero.- Aprobar el establecimiento de disposiciones complementarias que normen la Operación de los Sistemas de Aeronaves Pilotadas a Distancia (RPAS) or known as ORONES or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), las mismas que se detalla a continuación:
Art. 1 Operaciones en las cercanías de un aeróDromo
- Se prohíbe la operación de las RPAS/UAS en espacios aéreos controlados.
- La operationón de las RPAS/UAS se mantendrá durante toda la duracióflight number, to one
- Distance equal to or greater than 9 kilómeters (5 NM) from las proximidades de cualquier aeródromo o
- Base aérea militar.
Art. 2 Altura máxima de vuelo
La operationón de las RPAS/UAS no excederá a ningún momento una altura de vuelo de 400 pies (122 meters) on the terrain (AGL).
Art. 3 Horas de operación
Las RPAS/UAS serán operadas solamente en las horas comprendidas entre la salida y la puesta del sol; y en condiciones meteorológicas de vuelo visual (VMC), cloud free, fog, precipitación o cualquier otra condición que obstruya o pueda obstruir el contacto visual permanente con la RPAS/UAS.
Art. 4 Responsabilidad por la operación
(a) La persona que opera los controles de las RPAS/UAS será responsable por la operación general de la misma durante todo el vuelo, jointly and severally with the operator or owner of the aircraft.
Art. 5 Integridad fisiológica del operador de una RPA
Ninguna persona operará los controles de una RPAS/UAS si:
- is fatigued, o si considera que pudiera sufrir los efectos de la fatiga durante la operación;
- Se encuentra bajo el efecto del consumo de bebidas alcohóface, or of any drug that could impair your ability to operate the controls safely.
Art. 6 Funciones de automatización
Si las RPAS/UAS tienen la capacidad de realizar vuelo automático, esta funciócan'tá ser utilizada solamente si le permite al operador de los controles intervenir en cualquier momento para tomar el control inmediato de la aeronave.
Art. 7 Limitations
The person who operates the controls of an RPAS/UAS is responsible for ensuring that it is operated in accordance with the operational limitations established by the manufacturer..
Art. 8 insurance
El propietario o explotador de las RPAS/UAS están en la obligación de responder por los daños causados a terceros, as a result of your flying activities, para lo cual debe contratar la póliza de seguros de responsabilidad civil legal a terceros en los montos mínimos establecidos en la tabla que consta a continuación:
| Of 02 a 25 Kg. de masa máxima de despegue (MTOW) | USD 3.000,00 |
| De más de 25 Kg. de masa máxima de despegue (MTOW) | USD 5.000,00 |
Art. 9 Compliance with local laws and regulations
Compliance with these provisions, does not exempt the RPAS/UAS operator from complying with applicable local laws and regulations.
¿Cómo operar o volar un dron en Ecuador?
Lo primero que debes tener en cuenta es que debes cumplir con la Regulación 251-2015 y respetar todos los artíglasses, principalmente los de operationón cercana a aeropuertos, the height máxima de vuelo sobre el terreno, hours of operationón y contar con un seguro de responsabilidad hacia terceros según el peso máximo del equipo.
Todos los puntos son importatísimos, but those above, they are the ones that drone pilots consulted have indicated as fundamental.
Ante cualquier regulación current, you should always fly safely, both for you and for other people and respect the privacy of third parties, something fundamental.
Currently, en Ecuador no existe la necesidad de contar con una licencia o de tomar clases relacionadas como sí pasa en otros países como Estados Unidos, and for now, no existe una tipificación en la ley sobre responsabilidades penales al operar estas aeronaves de manera irresponsable y fuera de regulación, but sure, esto cambiará pronto.
Equally, el uso indebido de estos aún no isá penado o tipificado en la Ley ecuatoriana, pero las autoridades se sabe que ya están trabajando en ello, as well as the inappropriate use of lasers against aircraft.
Opinión
Andres Sánchez – Altavista Ecuador:
Principalmente hay que dividir los equipos por sus característatic. In the main I consider 3 categoryías, the first drones that do not reach greater heights we are talking about that do not exceed the 10 O 20 meters high that are toys really, These do not imply greater risk nor do they require greater knowledge from the pilot.. Luego están los equipos que su alcance ya superar los 120 meters high, los cuales ya son un riesgo potencial si se operan sin seguir los parámetros de seguridad.
And by último están los equipos para fumigación para control agrario que requieran pilotos certificados.
Once with this clear, la entidad correspondiente debería abrir un curso para pilotos dependiendo su categoría. Como normalmente es una licencia para vehículo que tiene su categorización.
En primera instancia se podría manejar cursos online y con esto la mayoría de propietarios de un dron tendrían acceso a este curso. Spaghettién considero que es muy importante
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Applicationón y uso de drones
- events.
- Búsqueda de personas.
- Forest Fire Control.
- Investigacines arqueolólogic.
- Fines geolólogic.
- Diversión.
- Distribución de señal gratuita de internet.
- Cartografía.
- Transporte y entrega de mercancías.
- Agriculture.
- Cine.
- Zoología
- Others.
Airbus press photo We start a review of the most important news, drones have been gradually gaining space, principalmente en sus varias aplicaciones comerciales siendo protagonistas en vídeos publicitarios para empresas o para difusión turnística del país.
¿Se puede volar drones en Galápaid?
It should be noted, que el uso y vuelo de drones en Galápagos isá prohibido por Ley del Parque Nacional Galápaid – PNG para evitar daños al delicado ecosistema de las islas, since the animals, mainly birds, couldían asustarse o impactar con estas aeronaves. Su uso en las Islas está únicamente permitido para uso estrictamente de investigación y monitoreo o con un permiso especial estricto para uso comercial.
I have a mavic mini drone and a phantom 4 and we go to the galapagos islands to do a report for a magazine,,, I have the A1 and A3 permits and the professional….. Do you know the address where I can request permission to fly in Galapagos?????????
THANKS A LOT.
Hello Xavier, in the Quito DAC is in the 10 August and Buenos Aires.
I can buy a drone there in Ecuador ? A Dj 2 for instance . Then you wouldn't have to pay any tax ?
Correct, drones are sold here.
Thank you I appreciate it
Dear Nicholas, is there a list of places where ultralight drones can be flown without permission?
We have a DJI Mavic mini, the lightest on the market.
Thank you for your answer.
Kind regards.
Hello Sofia, there is no listing, but you can fly it as long as you are not near airports and the indicated distance.
Hello there,
You must have a license to fly drones weighing more than 250 grams?
Why, I want to know, If I buy a DJI mavic air 2 Do I have to have a license or do I buy a DJI mavic mini.
It is also allowed to bring a drone from the United States in a box, sealed, as for personal use?
There are no drone licenses in Ecuador.
It is allowed to bring a drone from the United States to Ecuador in a box, sealed, as for personal use?
There are restrictions to bring drone batteries by plane to Ecuador?
You can bring, without paying taxes, nn drone up to USD 500,oo, new or used.
Good Morning, I'm going to buy a DJI spark to record personal videos as a hobby, I will be able to fly the drone in the arquebla carolina and in the metropolitan? Thanks in advance.
You could consult in the DGAC.
What type of certificate does an operator require? And how is the experience guaranteed??
We quote the insurance of a UAV for a GAD, Among the requirements is the following “EXPRESS WARRANTIES: OPERATORS: Any operator duly certified for the flight involved, subject to the individual having successfully completed the Initial training course or having a minimum of 20 hours of UAV experience. Full compliance with all the regulations detailed in the Civil Aviation Law according to the resolution 251/2015 on the use of UAVs.
We have been calling the DGAC phones, for information but they do not answer like the emails. For the issuance of the policy they only ask me for the data of the operator. But in case of an accident I am sure that if we are going to request the certification of the DGAC. Please help
Nicholas thanks for the contribution. Do you know if you can fly in Quito near the bicentennial?? I understand that there is a takeoff point for firefighting helicopters but I don't know if it falls within the regulation. Greetings
I recommend you check with the DGAC, I would understand that it is not possible.
I need to make a flight with the drone near Macas airport (Morona-Santiago ) it is for a topographical survey , is there any way to ask permission for a couple of hours . i need ur help
You would have to talk to the DGAC, in any case, the drone system itself will not let you fly in 5 miles near the airport.
I'm in the same situation, I must do cartography near the Macas airport, For the moment I have programmed the unlocking of the GEO zones of the drone, I don't know if this is enough. If you have more information or progress on the subject, I would appreciate it if you could share it on the blog., after the holiday I will do some tests, If I have any positive result I will post it here.
The DGAC issues authorizations for the operation of RPAS. A document must be submitted to the Airport Administration with basic information on the proposed operation. Once the information has been reviewed, it is coordinated with Air Traffic Management for the issuance of the respective NOTAM..
Nicholas thanks for your contribution. The information you provide is current? Because the legislation of Spain is much more advanced and it had in mind that. But here it varies a bit. And you already know some place in Ecuador that issues a license to fly drones. And the cost of that course..
Yes, it is the most current and in Ecuador there is no place that issues licenses.
Hello there. Do you know of any insurer that fully covers me?, the drone and any damage to third parties? It is for a DJI inspire 2. Thanks.
I only know about them: https://www.facebook.com/hobbyecuador/posts/1045045298859594
I'm going to Ecuador in 2 week and I'm German, Is there something wrong with the input or output of a DJI Phantom 4 ?
you shouldn't have any problem, since you enter as a tourist and the DJI is used.
many thanks.
hello someone who from drone classes I have a high-end one|media please here I leave my wasap 0961530090
Sorry, I want to buy a mavic air since I like photography, I understand that being Ecuadorian I must pay a fee if the drone costs more than 500usd?? And another question, every time I go on vacation and return to the country I will have to pay that fee?
Yes, when you bring the new drone and it costs more than $500, you will have to pay taxes. It will only be the first time you bring it, the next times it will be used and you must show that you have already paid the taxes by keeping all the proof of purchase and payment of taxes.
how much are those taxes?
Surely you find the info in the SENAE.
Excuse me where can I get a license to drive a drone?
Currently, there are no licenses for drones in Ecuador.
Can you fly a mavic2 pro in ecuador?
Yeah right, as long as the rules are followed.
Sr. Nicolas Larenas.
Nice to greet you.
I have a lemon plantation in Esmeraldas.
I need following information:
-sell drones to fumigate , if not ,has contact.
-does maintenance
-purchase advisor , driving , maintenance , spare parts,
I thank you in advance.
My Wasapp is +593 989 251 593
I can help you throughout the process in advisory mode.
Good Morning. I am a foreigner and I would like to know if I can fly the DRONE along the boardwalk 2000 and the rocks ( Santa Ana Hill), Guayaquil . A person told me that I need a permit from the municipality. Please let me know what should I do. Thanks.
Hello Ramon, you shouldn't have a problem, as these public spaces, but to avoid problems, you could consult with the Municipality.
Hello there. I am Spanish, I am going to travel for leisure from January to April through South America. I am a user (unprofessional) from a mavic air. Is there any problem to enter the country with the drone? Do I have to pay any fees or go through any registration??
I repeat that I do not use it as a professional, I do not give it commercial use.
And I've already seen that in Galapagos you can't fly.
No, you have no problem entering with a drone, you will not have to pay anything, since it is used and you are not Ecuadorian enough to pay taxes.
Sorry, In which article or chapter mentions the prohibition of drones in the Galapagos National Park?.
you can find it here: http://www.galapagos.gob.ec/permisos-autorizaciones/. It can only be done with a special permit and which has a cost.
Let me clarify that point.. The DGAC issues an authorization for the operation of RPAS, prior coordination with Air Navigation. Authorization is free of charge.. If the GADs have a procedure for charging, these are not within the scope of the Aeronautical Authority.
Thank you Juan Carlos, good information
a fart, could be a drone?
Depends on how dense it is…
Fatal what I just read according to them they want to set rules for flying a drone I don't think it's normal to say a toy drone with a professional drone and an ultra-professional drone say that everything has its limits and insurance 3000 dollars that people are crazy, not even in large developed countries do they ban this topic and Ami in Ecuador only happens as the inspectors and those in the offices would like to earn a little extra in the black by passing certificates but if there is no money to pay for the course and you are already applying for insurance 3000 dollars and 5000 dollars, please, people are getting sick every time, notice that you are in Ecuador, do not copy it, that the US or the EU have you lack experience to be able to prohibit, you have no idea what a drone is, as long as you say prohibited, and if you look at a drone x there, you know, you have to pay some extra money so that they don't steal the drone….
Ignorant. What danger if a drone falls into your hands!
9 km, In other words, drones cannot be flown in all of Guayaquil., he's too crazy
That's what the regulation says..