The Barbadian agency responsible for drone safety, BCAD, has provided several details on flying for fun or for work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details, go to the link above.
Contact Information
If you need additional details we have not covered or specific case help, contact the Civil Aviation Department at:
Address: Barbados Civil Aviation Department, Suite 110 - 111,1st Floor, Terminal 1, Grantley Adams International Airport, Christ Church, BB16000 BARBADOS
Please continue reading for more details on Drone Laws.
Are drones allowed in Barbados?
Can you fly a drone in Barbados? Yes. According to BCAD, drone use is allowed in Barbados, subject to BCAD regulations. However, there is a temporary suspension on imports and licensing. Read on for more details.
The Government of Barbados welcomes Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations in Barbados. You can only fly, however, with permission.
All efforts will be made to consider requests made by operators as required.
The temporary ban applies to all new imports of any size (including hobby/toy drones).
A temporary permit may be requested and obtained.
The current procedures for obtaining a temporary permit for a visitor are detailed below and should be completed six weeks before your arrival:
You must provide proof of valid public liability insurance for at least USD 250,000 for Barbados.
Indicate the airports to which you intend to fly in Barbados.
Submit a flight application request via the PM Office Portal Drone Application section.
Apply in person or through a third party to the Telecommunications Unit (located on Floor 3 of the Boabab Tower, Warrens) for a radio license ($30.00 BDS) by filling out the Telecom license form downloaded from their website.
Important information provided by Vernon Chandler of Barbados Government related to the process:
Your letter of approval from the Prime Minister’s Office will include further instructions on how to contact the relevant sources at the Telecommunications Unit (TU).Those sources will then offer guidance on how to proceed.
You are required to download the TU’s UAS application form (Form 33 - Drones & RC Models) from the website http://www.telecoms.gov.bb and submit to the source at the TU, along with your evidence of public liability insurance.The BDS $30.00 registration fee can be paid online with a credit or debit card via the Government’s online portal, EZPay+.You will first have to register on the website http://www.ezpay.gov.bbHowever, the source from the Telecommunications Unit will instruct you how and when to pay the fee.