Mexico Moves Forward in Drone Regulation

MEXICO CITY – Drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (RPAS) training pilot Adrián Peña Cervantes said Mexico has made progress in drone regulation and is ahead of even other Latin American countries in the sector.

“We are doing well, it is a regulation that has been in force for more than 12 years and has been implemented thanks to numerous efforts by the Federal Agency and the industry,” Peña Cervantes told A21.

The specialist noted that although Mexico is currently at a better level and the Operational Safety Committees open up a lot of scope for dynamics, the country should reach an optimal level, because as a member of the USMCA, the regulatory conditions should be equalized with those of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Canadian Aviation Authority.

“I think such a regulation would be desirable and would bring us closer together,” the specialist said.

He added that the drone licensing process is a matter of quality and access to information. He mentioned that you cannot take a course that is not recognized by AFAC because then everything you learn will not be taken into account.

Peña Cervantes took the opportunity to ask anyone interested in piloting a drone to take the course and get a license, which would allow them to contribute to air safety.