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Consumer Drone → Mexico
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
SCT registration required for drones over 250g
Details
Mexico requires drones over 250g to be registered with the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT). Foreign operators can register online. No-fly zones include airports, military installations, and archaeological sites. Maximum altitude 120m.
Quantity limit
Personal use with SCT registration
Documentation required
- SCT registration
Legal reference
Mexican Civil Aviation Law, NOM-107
Leaving with this item
Consumer drones may generally be exported from Mexico for personal use; higher-specification drones face dual-use controls and many destinations restrict drone import.
IATA dangerous goods
Consumer Drone is classified under Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
Practical advice
Mexico restricts commercial-quantity carriage of Consumer Drone; personal-effects carriage is generally permitted with declaration. Keep original purchase receipts, verify the destination-side conformity certification requirements (Mexico typically requires manufacturer conformity marks for consumer electronics), and be prepared to demonstrate the device is for personal use. If travelling with more than one high-value unit, declare at the red channel to avoid confiscation.
Customs authority
Servicio de Administración Tributaria — SAT (Tax Administration Service, Customs Division) · https://www.sat.gob.mx