Chile: expanded-polystyrene drones up to 750 g for private or recreational use may fly in private places without DGAC authorisation

In plain language

Under DAN 91 section 91.102(j), operations in populated areas without DGAC authorisation are allowed only for drones made of expanded polystyrene or equivalent material, weighing at most 750 grams, intended for private or recreational use, flying no more than 50 metres above the tallest obstacle or building in the area, in private places; the operator is liable for any damage caused to third parties.

Requirement as structured

Under DAN 91 section 91.102(j), operations in populated areas without DGAC authorisation are allowed only for drones made of expanded polystyrene or equivalent material, weighing at most 750 grams, intended for private or recreational use, flying no more than 50 metres above the tallest obstacle or building in the area, in private places; the operator is liable for any damage caused to third parties.

Original regulatory text

(j) Se permiten las operaciones en áreas pobladas sin requerir autorización de la DGAC, las que se efectúen con RPA fabricadas con polietileno expandido o material equivalente, de hasta un peso máximo de 750 gramos, destinadas al uso privado o recreacional y siempre que no operen a más de 50 metros de altura sobre el obstáculo o edificación de mayor altura de la zona recorrida en lugares privados, debiendo la persona que la opere responder ante cualquier daño a tercero que cause durante la operación de esta aeronave pilotada a distancia.

Applies when

scope

all_purposes

caveat

An ordinary plastic or composite consumer drone does not meet the material condition. English claim is a Drone Assistant rendering of the official Spanish text; the Spanish text governs.

condition

expanded polystyrene or equivalent material AND up to 750 g AND private or recreational use AND private places AND within 50 m above the tallest obstacle