Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red. Mexico’s coat of arms (an eagle with a snake in its beak perched on a cactus) is centered in the white band. Green signifies hope, joy, and love. White represents peace and honesty. Red stands for hardiness, bravery, strength, and valor. The coat of arms is derived from a legend that the wandering Aztec people were to settle at a location where they would see an eagle on a cactus eating a snake. The city they founded, Tenochtitlan, is now Mexico City.

Flag courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Map courtesy of CIA World Factbook

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One of the smaller step pyramids at the massive archaeological site of Teotihuacan (approximately 40 km or 25 mi northeast of Mexico City).

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Government

According to Britannica, Mexico is a federal republic composed of 31 states and the Federal District. Governmental powers are divided constitutionally between executive, legislative, and judicial branches, but, when Mexico was under one-party rule in the 20th century, the president had strong control over the entire system. The constitution of 1917, which has been amended several times, guarantees personal freedoms and civil liberties and also establishes economic and political principles for the country.

The legislative branch is divided into an upper house, the Senate, and a lower house, the Chamber of Deputies. Senators serve six-year terms and deputies three-year terms; members of the legislature cannot be reelected for the immediately succeeding term. Three-fifths of the deputies are elected directly by popular vote, while the remainder are selected in proportion to the votes received by political parties in each of five large electoral regions.

Popularly elected and limited to one six-year term, the president is empowered to select a cabinet, the attorney general, diplomats, high-ranking military officers, and Supreme Court justices (who serve life terms). The president also has the right to issue reglamentos (executive decrees) that have the effect of law. Because there is no vice president, in the event of the death or incapacity of the president, the legislature designates a provisional successor. The executive branch has historically dominated the other two branches of government, although the Congress has gained a larger share of power since the late 20th century.

The federal constitution relegates several powers to the 31 states and the Federal District (Mexico City), including the ability to raise local taxes. Moreover, state constitutions follow the model of the federal constitution in providing for three independent branches of government—legislative, executive, and judicial. Most states have a unicameral legislature called the Chamber of Deputies, whose members serve three-year terms. Governors are popularly elected to six-year terms and may not be reelected. Because of Mexico’s tradition of highly centralized government, state and local budgets are largely dependent on federally allocated funds. Under PRI rule, Mexican presidents influenced or decided many state and local matters, including elections. Although such centralized control is no longer generally accepted, Mexico’s principal political parties maintain locally dominant power bases in various states and cities.

At its most basic level, local government is administered by more than 2,000 units called municipios  (“municipalities”), which may be entirely urban or consist of a town or central village as well as its hinterland. Members of municipio governments are typically elected for three-year terms.

The judicial system consists of several courts, including the Supreme Court of Justice, whose 11 members are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Congress; the Electoral Tribunal, which is sworn to oversee elections; the Federal Judicial Council; and numerous circuit and district courts. Although Mexico has both federal and state courts, most serious cases are heard in federal courts by judges without the assistance of juries.

According to law, defendants have several rights to assure fair trials and humane treatment; in practice, however, the system is overburdened and riddled with problems. In spite of determined efforts by some authorities to fight theft, fraud, and violent crime, few Mexicans have strong confidence in the police or the judicial system, and therefore a large percentage of crimes go unreported. On the other hand, poor and indigenous defendants suffer an inordinate share of arbitrary arrests and detentions, and many are held for long periods prior to trials or sentencing. Mexico’s prisons, like most of those in Latin America, are generally overcrowded and notorious for unhealthful conditions, corruption, and abuses of various kinds. The vast majority of Mexican prisoners are held in hundreds of state and local facilities, although smaller numbers are in federal prisons.

Civil / National Aviation Authority (CAA/NAA)

The Federal Civil Aviation Agency (Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil, AFAC) is the government body responsible for regulating the civil aviation industry in Mexico. AFAC replaced the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil, DGAC) in Oct-2019. AFAC operates under the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico. AFAC formulates government policy for the development of aviation in Mexico, oversees training, aviation infrastructure and technical development as well as safety.

Airspace

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ICAO countries publish an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). This document is divided into three parts: General (GEN), En Route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). ENR 1.4 details the types of airspace classes they chose to adopt from classes A through G. Mexico AIP (there is a fee attached to this document).

SENEAM provides air navigation assistance services with safety, fluidity and order in the Mexican airspace, guaranteeing quality and efficiency in accordance with applicable national and international regulations. Its mission is to “guarantee, through navigation services, the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods in Mexican airspace.” Its sights are set on the future with the vision of “adopting and establishing timely and efficient infrastructure and innovative techniques in the provision of services to air navigation, in accordance with the development of aviation”.

Drone Regulations

Drone Laws

This is the Official Mexican Standard NOM 107 SCT3 2019, which establishes the requirements to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in Mexican airspace and the formats for RPAS (Drones) reports; It also contains the instructions to register an RPAS online with the Mexican Aeronautical Registry.

The purpose of these instructions is to provide detailed information on the procedure that must be followed to register an RPAS online with the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) through its website. All applicants must complete and submit their REGULATORY APPENDIX “K” form: RPAS REGISTRATION BY THE RPAS OPERATOR, in order to obtain their registration folio issued by this aeronautical authority. The registration of the RPAS information must be carried out before starting its corresponding operation. When you send your REGULATORY APPENDIX “K” form: RPAS REGISTRATION BY THE RPAS OPERATOR, you are certifying that all the information contained therein is true and correct. Falsifying information can make you lose the right to obtain a record. Check that all your answers are correct and that each question is fully answered. Attach a digitized copy of the documentation that proves the legal ownership or possession of your RPAS, as indicated in numeral 5., 5.1., 5.1.1. clause A); 6., 6.1., 6.1.1. subparagraph a) and 15.3 of the Official Mexican Standard NOM-107-SCT3-2019; remember that this information may protect you against third parties, in the event of an incident or conflict of interest.

1. Fill out the REGULATORY APPENDIX “K” form: RPAS REGISTRATION BY THE RPAS OPERATOR.
2. If you are a natural person, you must prove your personality by attaching a digitized copy of your official identification.
3. If you are a legal person, you must prove your personality by attaching a digitized copy of the constitutive act and power of attorney of the legal representative.
4. Review the data provided (the waiting time to obtain your registration depends on it).
5. Prepare a digitized copy of the documentation proving the ownership or possession of your RPAS (supported formats .pdf, .docx, .jpg or .png).
6. Send an email to  rpas@sct.gob.mx  requesting to obtain registration for an RPAS, attaching the complete form in (Excel) format provided below, together with its printed version signed by you and adding your autograph Federal Taxpayer Registry with homoclave, if you have one; as well as the digitized copies of the documentation that proves the ownership or possession of your RPAS, and in each case, the one indicated in points 2 and 3 of these instructions.
7. Wait for your registration folio or the considerations to be covered to obtain it, at the email address provided, within 10 business days from the date of submission of your request.
8. Please use the space inside your email to mention if you had any difficulties or problems filling out the form. Include the observations that you have not been able to add, indicating which question on the form they refer to
9. If necessary, we will contact you to solve the problem. Otherwise, your appreciations will serve to improve the tool for future editions.10. For any questions in this regard, contact Tel: (55) 57239300 EXT.  18111, 18113 and 18125.

Appendix “J” Registry of RPAS marketed in Mexico

Appendix “K” Registration of RPAS by owners

In order to contribute to safety in the integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in airspace, a regulatory framework has been developed, which establishes, among other things, the following:

• RPAS operations that cause injury or death to people, or damage to the property of third parties, can be notified by any natural or legal person, or by any federal or local entity to the nearest airport command, using the format of “RPAS damage report” with as much detail as possible, within a period of no more than 10 calendar days after the event occurred. Report for RPAS damages (Drones)
• RPAS sightings within 9.2km (5 nautical miles) around the airports, or within 0.900km (0.5 nautical miles) around the heliports, can be reported immediately to the command of said airport with the greatest detail. possible. RPAS sighting report (Drones)

Based on the foregoing, these forms are made available to the general public, which must be duly filled out and sent by email and/or delivered directly to the corresponding airport command office. To obtain information from the airport headquarters, you must access this page.

STANDARD NOM-107-SCT3-2019 Translated into English by Google

In the margin a stamp with the National Coat of Arms, which reads: United Mexican States.- Secretariat of Communications and Transportation.
OFFICIAL MEXICAN STANDARD NOM-107-SCT3-2019, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE A REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPAS) IN MEXICAN AIRSPACE.
CARLOS ALFONSO MORÁN MOGUEL, Undersecretary of Transportation of the Ministry of Communications and Transportation, and President of the National Advisory Committee for the Standardization of Air Transportation, based on articles 1, 2, section I, 14, 16, 18, 26, 36, sections I, VI and XXVII of the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration; 3 and 4 of the Federal Law of Administrative Procedure; 1st, 38, section II, 40, sections I and XVI, 41, 43, 73 and 74 of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization; 1, 2, sections I Bis, I Ter, I Quater, I Quinquies, I Sexies, 4, 6, sections I, III, IV, XVIII and last paragraph, 47, section VI and 88 Bis 1 of the Civil Aviation Law ; 28, 34, 80, 81 and 82 of the Regulation of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization; 1, 127 and 133 of the Regulation of the Civil Aviation Law; 1st, 2nd, sections III and XVI, 6th, section XIII and 21, sections I, II, XIX, XXVI, XXXI, XXXIII and XXXVII of the Internal Regulations of the Ministry of Communications and Transportation; I have had the good will to order the publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation of the Official Mexican Standard NOM-107-SCT3-2019, which establishes the requirements to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in Mexican airspace, approved by the National Advisory Committee for Air Transport Standardization on April 2, 2019.
This Official Mexican Standard (NOM) is published so that it enters into force the following 60 calendar days after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
Sincerely
Mexico City, October 31, 2019.- The Undersecretary of Transportation and President of the National Advisory Committee for the Standardization of Air Transport, Carlos Alfonso Morán Moguel.- Heading.
CARLOS ALFONSO MORÁN MOGUEL, Undersecretary of Transportation of the Ministry of Communications and Transportation, and President of the National Advisory Committee for the Standardization of Air Transportation, based on articles 1, 2, section I, 14, 16, 18, 26, 36, sections I, VI and XXVII of the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration; 3 and 4 of the Federal Law of Administrative Procedure; 1st, 38, section II, 40, sections I and XVI, 41, 43, 73 and 74 of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization; 1, 2, sections I Bis, I Ter, I Quater, I Quinquies, I Sexies, 4, 6, sections I, III, IV, XVIII and last paragraph, 47, section VI and 88 Bis 1 of the Civil Aviation Law ; 28, 34, 80, 81 and 82 of the Regulation of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization; 1, 127 and 133 of the Regulation of the Civil Aviation Law; 1st, 2nd, sections III and XVI, 6th, section XIII and 21, sections I, II, XIX, XXVI, XXXI, XXXIII and XXXVII of the Internal Regulations of the Ministry of Communications and Transportation; I have had the good will to order the publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation the Official Mexican Standard NOM-107-SCT3-2019 approved by the National Advisory Committee for Air Transport Standardization on April 2, 2019, which establishes the requirements to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in Mexican airspace. This Official Mexican Standard (NOM) is published so that it enters into force 60 calendar days after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
OFFICIAL MEXICAN STANDARD NOM-107-SCT3-2019, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE A REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPAS) IN MEXICAN AIRSPACE.
PREFACE
The Civil Aviation Law in its article 6, section III, establishes the powers of the Ministry of Communications and Transportation in matters of civil aviation and airports, among which is the issuance of Official Mexican Standards and other administrative provisions.
Article 4 of the Civil Aviation Law states that civil navigation in airspace over national territory is governed, in addition to the provisions of said law, by international treaties that the United States of Mexico has entered into, being the case that Mexico is signatory of the Convention on International Civil Aviation signed in the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, on December 7, 1944.

In accordance with the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), in Annex 8, entitled “Airworthiness”, aircraft manufacturers and the Civil Aviation Authority must ensure the application of the necessary standards to prevent accidents and protect crew members, passengers and third parties; likewise, Annex 2, entitled “Rules of the Air”, establishes that “no aircraft may be driven negligently or recklessly in a way that endangers the life or property of others”. In the case of manned aircraft, airworthiness is focused on establishing the requirements or set of processes in order to maintain the conditions for safe operation, so a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) should not increase the risk of damage to persons or property located on the ground or in flight, compared to an equivalent category of manned aircraft.
The way to regulate civil aviation has been carried out to this day, based on the notion of considering that a pilot directs the aircraft from inside and that it commonly has passengers and cargo on board; however, the concept of removing the pilot from the aircraft poses important technical and operational problems, the complexity of which continues to be evaluated by Civil Aviation Authorities worldwide in conjunction with the aeronautical community.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are a new concept in the aeronautical field, which the Aeronautical Authority and the aerospace industry need to understand, define and integrate for their proper operation. These systems are based on state-of-the-art aerospace technological developments, offering advancements that can provide new and improved civil and commercial applications, as well as contribute to improving the safety and efficiency of all civil aviation. The safe integration of RPAS in non-segregated airspace will be a long-term activity in which many interested participants will contribute their experience and knowledge in various topics such as licensing and medical certification of personnel who will control the operation of RPAS. on the ground, technologies for detection and avoidance systems, frequency spectrums for their operation (including their protection from unintentional or unlawful interference), applicable legal provisions for separation from other aircraft, and the development of a comprehensive regulatory framework.
The purpose of this Official Mexican Standard is to establish the regulatory framework through applicable legal provisions, in order to carry out the operation of RPAS in a safe, harmonized and fluid manner comparable to the operations of manned aircraft.
In compliance with the procedure established in the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization, on September 20, 2017, the Official Mexican Standard Project PROY-NOM-107-SCT3-2016 was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which establishes the requirements to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in Mexican airspace, to the effect that in terms of articles 47, section I of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization and 33 of its Regulations, interested parties will submit comments to said Project in a period of 60 calendar days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
Once the aforementioned consultation period has expired, in compliance with articles 47, sections II and III of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization and 33 of its Regulations, said comments were presented, discussed and answered by the National Consultative Committee for Standardization of Air Transport, publishing said response in the Official Gazette of the Federation on September 10, 2019.
The National Advisory Committee for Air Transport Standardization, in accordance with subparagraph d) of section II of article 28 of the Regulations of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization, which establishes that the code of the standard must refer to the year in which is approved by the National Advisory Committee for Air Transport Standardization, was pleased to approve the update of the key or code of the Official Mexican Standard at hand, in the following terms: NOM-107-SCT3-2019.
In such virtue and as established in article 47, section IV, of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization, I have had the good will to issue this Official Mexican Standard NOM-107-SCT3-2019,” which establishes the requirements to operate a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) in Mexican airspace.
The following institutions participated in the preparation of this Official Mexican Standard:
SECRETARIAT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION.
General Directorate of Civil Aviation.
Navigation Services in the Mexican Air Space.
MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION.
NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
Higher School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering-Ticomán Professional Unit.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC.
NATIONAL CHAMBER OF AIR TRANSPORTS, A.C.
COLLEGE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS OF MEXICO, A.C.
COLLEGE OF MEXICAN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS, A.C.
COLLEGE OF AVIATOR PILOTS OF MEXICO, A.C.
ASSOCIATION OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS, A.C.
SKYLAB INDUSTRIES S.A.P.I. de C.V.
FLY WITHOUT WINGS S.A. de C.V.
UNMANNED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL S.A. de C.V.

This Official Mexican Standard establishes the requirements of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to operate within Mexican airspace; in the same way for its commercialization in the national territory.
The field of application is addressed to all natural/moral persons, state operators who intend to operate or operate an RPAS; It also applies to RPAS manufacturers and shipowners, natural/moral persons who need to import RPAS into the national territory and to RPAS marketers.
Note 1: This Official Mexican Standard does not apply to State RPAS that carry out military operations that are destined or in possession of the National Army, Navy and Air Force; same that must be subject to the provisions of air traffic indicated in article 37 of the Civil Aviation Law; Likewise, it is not applicable to unmanned aircraft classified as autonomous, nor to unmanned free balloons.
Note 2: This Official Mexican Standard does not apply to RPAS operated in closed spaces; it is the responsibility of the owner of the facility and the organizer of the event to establish the corresponding security measures.

NOM-064-SCT3-2012, which establishes the specifications of the Operational Safety Management System (SMS: Safety Management System) or the one that replaces it.

3.1. Accessory: Instrument, mechanism, equipment, part, apparatus or component, including communications equipment, that is used as an aid in the operation or control of the aircraft, and that is not part of the basic design of a structure, engine or propeller.

3.2. Accident. Any event related to the use of a remotely piloted aircraft, which occurs between the moment the aircraft is ready to move for the purpose of carrying out a flight and the moment it stops at the end of the flight and its control system is turned off. main propulsion, during which:
a) Any person suffers fatal or serious injuries as a result of direct contact with any part of the remotely piloted aircraft, including parts that have become detached from it; either
b) Any third party property is damaged; either
c) The remotely piloted aircraft disappears or is totally inaccessible.

3.3. Civil aerodrome: defined area of ​​land or water suitable for the takeoff, landing, landing or movement of aircraft, with minimum facilities or services to guarantee the safety of its operation.

3.4. Model aircraft: Unmanned aircraft, controlled by remote control, manufactured on a reduced scale of the actual size of a manned aircraft, for exclusively recreational use.

3.5. Aircraft: Any vehicle capable of autonomous transit in the airspace with people, cargo or mail.

3.6. Autonomous aircraft: Unmanned aircraft that does not allow the intervention of the pilot in the management of the flight.

3.7. Airworthiness: Condition in which an aircraft, its components and/or accessories comply with the design specifications of the Type Certificate, supplements and other approvals of minor modifications and that they operate in a safe manner to fulfill the purpose for which they were designed.

3.8. Unmanned aircraft: Aircraft designed to fly without a pilot on board. Unmanned aircraft are classified as:
a) Model aircraft;
b) Autonomous Aircraft;
c) Unmanned Free Balloons;
d) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS);
e) Unmanned Aircraft that, due to their technological development, are not included in the previous ones.

3.9. Airport: Civil public service aerodrome, which has adequate facilities and services for the reception and dispatch of aircraft, passengers, cargo and mail from the regular and non-regular air transport service, as well as private commercial and private or commercial transport. . Only civil aerodromes that have the character of airport may provide service to regular air transport aircraft;

3.10. Aerostat: Any aircraft that mainly stays in the air by virtue of its lift.

3.11. Attitude: The orientation of an aircraft with respect to the horizon.

3.12. Altitude: Vertical distance between a level, point or object considered as a point, and the average sea level.

3.13. Height: Vertical distance between the RPA and the ground level.

3.14. Type Approval: Document that approves and justifies that the design with its details of the RPAS have been reviewed to comply with the applicable airworthiness standards, which has been subjected to tests on the ground, in the air and has no unsafe design characteristics.

3.15. RPAS Builder: Any physical or legal person dedicated to manufacturing RPAS in a unitary way.

3.16. Aeronautical Authority: The Ministry of Communications and Transportation, through the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics.

3.17. Civil Aviation Authority: Governing authority of a foreign country, in aeronautical matters.

3.18. BVLOS: Beyond the line of sight.

3.19. Certification: Procedure by which it is ensured that a product, process, system or service conforms to the standards, guidelines or recommendations of organizations dedicated to national or international standardization; laws, regulations or regulations.

3.20. Certificate of airworthiness: Official document certifying that the aircraft is in satisfactory technical conditions to carry out flight operations.

3.21. Registration certificate: Document that identifies and determines the nationality of the aircraft.

3.22. RPAS Marketer: Company that is in charge of marketing an existing or manufactured product and/or service.

3.23. Component: Any self-contained part, combination of parts, sub-assemblies or units, which perform a specific function necessary for the operation of a system.

3.24. Airworthiness Directive: Mandatory compliance document issued by the Government Agency or accredited body responsible for the certification of aircraft, engines, propellers and components that have presented unsafe conditions and that may exist or be developed in other products of the same type and design, in which inspections, conditions and specifications are prescribed under which they can continue to operate.

3.25. Controlled Airspace: Airspace of defined dimensions within which the air traffic control service is provided, in accordance with the airspace classification.

3.26. Closed space: Construction totally covered by a structure that limits the exit of the RPA to the airspace.

3.27. Airworthiness Standards: Set of regulations that regulate the airworthiness certification of aircraft, engines or propellers.

3.28. Control Station: The component of the remotely piloted aircraft system that contains the equipment used to pilot an aircraft remotely; for example, portable electronic devices, computers, or remote cockpits.

3.29. RPAS manufacturer: Physical or moral person, dedicated to the manufacture of RPAS in series.

3.30. Unmanned Free Balloon: An unmanned balloon, propelled by non-mechanical means, in free flight.

3.31. Heliport: Civil aerodrome for the exclusive use of helicopters.

3.32. RPAS importer: Physical/moral person who imports or introduces RPAS from one country to another country.

3.33. Incident: Any event related to the use of a remotely piloted aircraft that does not become an accident that affects or may affect the safety of operations.

3.34. Logbook: Official document that is kept at the control station and in which a record of the most important operational parameters of the same is kept, maintenance, registered failures, before or during the flight, actions taken in this regard and times of The aircraft.

3.35. Line of sight: It is that action where the RPAS pilot must be able to see the remotely piloted aircraft throughout the flight in order to know its location, attitude, altitude and direction, the existence of other air traffic or other hazards and determine that the RPA does not endanger the life or property of another.

3.36. Maintenance: Any action or combination of actions to inspect, repair, alter, or correct failure or damage to an aircraft, component, or accessory.

3.37. MN: Nautical Mile, equivalent to 1852 meters.

3.38. NOTAM (Air Notification): Notice distributed by means of telecommunications that contains information related to the establishment, condition or modification of any aeronautical installation, service, procedure or danger, whose timely knowledge is essential for the personnel in charge of flight operations.

3.39. ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization.

3.40. RPAS Operator: Physical or legal person who owns or possesses an RPAS.

3.41. Legal System: Any administrative act of a general nature in aeronautical matters, including Regulations, Official Mexican Standards and any of a nature analogous to the previous acts.

3.42. PIA/AIP: Aeronautical Information Publication.

3.43. Maximum Take-Off Weight: (MTOW) is the maximum weight of an aircraft with which it can take off, including battery, gimbal, camera and/or sensors.

3.44. RPAS pilot: A person who manipulates the flight controls of a remotely piloted aircraft system.

3.45. RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft – Remotely Piloted Aircraft): Unmanned aircraft that is piloted from a remote pilot station.

3.46. RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System): Remotely piloted aircraft, its related remote piloting station or stations, the required command and control links and any other component; and can be fixed-wing, helicopter, multirotor or airship.

3.47. RPAS for Commercial use: Remotely piloted aircraft system intended by the RPAS operator to perform tasks for profit.

3.48. RPAS for Recreational use: It is that remotely piloted aircraft system that is used by the RPAS operator for recreation.

3.49. RPAS for Private Non-commercial use: Remotely piloted aircraft system, intended by the RPAS operator to perform non-profit tasks.

3.50. Secretary: Secretary of Communications and Transportation.

3.51. UA (Unmanned Aircraft): Unmanned Aircraft.

3.52. UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System): Unmanned Aircraft System.

3.53. VFR: Visual Flight Rules.

3.54. VLOS: Line of sight.

3.55. Night flight: Operation carried out in the time interval between sunset and sunrise.

4.1. All RPAS operators, in accordance with their maximum takeoff weight and use, must comply with the provisions of this Official Mexican Standard.

4.2. All state RPAS operators, except military ones, must comply with the requirements and limitations of Private Non-commercial RPAS, according to their maximum takeoff weight, established in this Official Mexican Standard.

4.3. All RPAS operators for scientific research must comply with the requirements and limitations of Private Non-commercial RPAS, according to their maximum takeoff weight, established in this Official Mexican Standard.

4.4. Every RPAS Manufacturer must comply with the provisions of number 9 of this Official Mexican Standard.

4.5. Any physical/moral person that needs to import RPAS into national territory must comply with the provisions of numeral 10 of this Official Mexican Standard.

4.6. Every RPAS Dealer must comply with the provisions of number 11 of this Official Mexican Standard.

4.7. In order to guarantee the operational safety of aircraft, any natural or legal person, or by any federal or local entity, may immediately report RPAS sightings around airports and heliports in accordance with Appendix “L” Regulations of this Official Mexican Standard, with as much detail as possible.

4.8. RPAS operations that cause injury or death to persons or damage to the property of third parties will be reported in as much detail as possible to the nearest airport command, by any natural or legal person or by any federal or local entity, in term not greater than 5 days, using the “RPAS Damage Report”, described in the Regulatory Appendix “M” of this Official Mexican Standard.

4.9. RPAS classification.

4.9.1. Any RPAS operator that intends to operate in Mexican airspace must comply with this Official Mexican Standard, based on the maximum takeoff weight and use of the RPA, in accordance with the following table:

4.10. General operating requirements.

4.10.1. The pilot must operate the RPAS at a separation distance of at least 9.2 km (5 NM) from any aerodrome.
Note: The aerodromes are all those described in Informative Appendix “I” of this Official Mexican Standard and all those that are listed in the current “Airdromes and Heliports Database” file, published on the SCT website. / DGAC, that have in the “situation” column of the Excel sheet, the current status.

4.10.2. The pilot must operate the RPAS at a separation distance of at least 0.900 km (0.5 NM) from any heliport.
Note: The heliports are all those listed in the current “Airdromes and Heliports Database” file, published on the SCT/DGAC website. That they have in the “situation” column of the Excel sheet, the current status.

4.10.3. The RPAS pilot must not drop and/or throw (even if he has a parachute) objects or materials that may cause damage to any person or property.

4.10.4. The RPAS pilot must not operate the aircraft if the flight cannot be made safely. This condition must be determined in a pre-flight inspection. The pre-flight inspection must contain at least what is indicated in the Regulatory Appendix “E” of this Official Mexican Standard.

4.10.5. The RPAS pilot must not operate the remotely piloted aircraft in the prohibited, restricted or dangerous areas, established in the PIA/AIP, Section ENR 5.1.

4.10.6. Before carrying out an operation, the RPAS pilot must verify the NOTAMS that activate prohibited or restricted areas mentioned in numeral 4.10.5 of this Official Mexican Standard or temporary areas that prohibit operations under visual flight rules (VFR). with aircraft.
Note: NOTAMS are verified at the nearest controlled airport flight information service office.

4.10.7. The RPAS operator and/or pilot must not use the remotely piloted aircraft to transport dangerous goods and/or prohibited substances, nor to use or transport weapons or explosives.

4.10.8. The RPAS pilot must maintain control of the flight path of the remotely piloted aircraft at all times.

4.10.9. The RPAS pilot must not operate the RPAS in a negligent or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of others.

4.10.10. The RPAS operator and/or pilot must operate between sunrise and sunset, unless the RPAS operator obtains an authorization from the Aeronautical Authority for night flights in accordance with number 8 of this Official Mexican Standard.

4.10.11. The RPAS pilot must at all times and without exception give the right of way to any manned aircraft, unless the remotely piloted aircraft and the manned aircraft are under positive control by Air Traffic Services.

4.10.12. Unless there is an Authorization for special operations, in the modality of restricted operations; The RPAS pilot must not operate from moving vehicles, unless the vehicle is moving on water and this is essential for its proper operation.

4.10.13. RPAS operations that cause accidents or incidents or damage to third parties must be reported in as much detail as possible to the nearest airport command, by the RPAS operator or by the RPAS pilot, within a period not exceeding 5 days. , using the “RPAS Damage Report”, described in the Regulatory Appendix “M” of this Official Mexican Standard.

4.10.14. The RPAS pilot must not operate more than one RPA at the same time.

4.10.15. The RPAS for scientific research must obtain authorization from the Aeronautical Authority, as indicated in this Official Mexican Standard, authorization from INEGI in compliance with articles 60 and 61 of the Law of the National System of Statistical and Geographic Information and permission from the Secretary of National Defense in compliance with article 29 section XVIII of the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration.

4.10.16. They may not operate in Mexico an RPAS with foreign registration or registration or operated by foreign RPAS operators, other than those mentioned in numeral 4.10.15 of this Official Mexican Standard, unless there is a bilateral agreement between the Aeronautical Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority of the state of registration/registration.

4.10.17. The RPAS operator must comply with the maintenance and continuing airworthiness information and instructions of the RPAS manufacturer.

4.10.18. The Aeronautical Authority may validate the authorizations issued by other Civil Aviation Authorities of the country in which they have been granted, as long as that country has a bilateral collaboration agreement, where the procedures to accept the operation of RPAS by mutual agreement are specified. this Aeronautical Authority

4.11. responsibilities.

4.11.1. The operator and/or pilot of the RPAS is responsible for its operation, use and in the event of an incident or accident, for the damages and/or injuries caused by it.

4.11.2. The RPAS operator is responsible for the use made of the information obtained during the operation of the aircraft.

4.11.3. The RPAS operator and/or pilot is responsible for respecting all Federal or Local Laws, Regulations and Standards, related to National Security, Public Safety, privacy protection, intellectual property, among others.

4.11.4. The RPAS pilot must not operate the RPA while intoxicated or under the influence of narcotic, psychotropic or enervating drugs.

5.1. RPAS Micro for Recreational use.

5.1.1. The RPAS operator that operates or intends to operate in this classification, in addition to what is established in numerals 4.10. and 4.11 of this Official Mexican Standard, must comply with the following requirements and limitations:
a) Obtain the RPAS registration folio through the registration of the documents by which the property, possession and other real rights over remotely piloted civil aircraft with a weight of maximum take-off greater than 0.250 kg on the SCT/DGAC website; based on article 47 section VI of the Civil Aviation Law and 14 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry. The RPAS registration folio must be obtained in accordance with numeral 15.3 of this Official Mexican Standard;
b) Operate the RPA at a maximum height of 122 meters (400 ft), except as indicated in subparagraph d) of this numeral;
c) Not operate the RPA beyond a horizontal distance of 457 meters (1500 ft.) from the pilot;
d) Operate the RPA at a maximum height of 100 meters (328 ft), in the area between the circles of 9.2 km (5 NM) and 18.5 km (10 NM), around the aerodromes listed in numeral I.1 Informative Appendix “I” of this Official Mexican Standard;
e) Do not exceed the maximum operating speed, established by the manufacturer of the RPAS;
f) Do not operate on people unless they directly participate in the operation of the RPA or are located under a structure that provides them with reasonable protection in the event of a collapse of the RPA, maintaining a horizontal perimeter safety distance with persons not associated with the operation, at least 10 meters (32 ft). Except as indicated in numeral 8.3.1. of this Official Mexican Standard.
NOTE 1: If the maximum takeoff weight of the RPA is equal to or less than 250 grams, it can be operated on people.
g) Not operate the RPA in the corridors in which the helicopters published in the Visual Charts of the PIA of Mexico operate;
h) Have a simple copy of the RPAS registration folio, issued by the Aeronautical Authority, at the control station.

5.1.2. The RPAS operator must operate the RPA in line of sight, without the aid of any other device than corrective lenses, so the RPAS operator must be able to see the RPA throughout the flight in order to know its location, attitude, altitude, direction, the existence of other air traffic or other dangers and determine that the RPA does not endanger the physical integrity or life of people or damage to property.

5.1.3. All RPAS for this classification, with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 250 gr, must have the following:
a) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond a horizontal distance from the pilot;
b) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond the maximum height allowed;
c) A serial number; Y
d) User manual or instructions for use.

5.2. RPAS Micro for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

5.2.1. The RPAS operator that operates or intends to operate in this classification, must comply with all the Requirements and limitations of the RPAS Micro for Recreational use in accordance with numeral 5.1 of this Official Mexican Standard (except for what is indicated in subsection f), numeral 5.1 .1); additionally, it must comply with the following requirements and limitations:

a) Have a current Civil Liability Insurance policy for damages to third parties in accordance with article 72 of the Civil Aviation Law.
b) Keep in the control station during the operation of the RPAS with the following documents in simple copy:
1. RPAS registration folio;
2. Current Civil Liability Insurance Policy;
3. If applicable, authorization from INEGI, to show it to the authority that requires it, in accordance with subparagraph c) of this numeral.
c) In case of capturing aerial photographs with metric or reconnaissance cameras and other images by remote perception within the national airspace; must have the authorization of the General Directorate of Geography and Environment of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), in compliance with articles 60 and 61 of the Law of the National System of Statistical and Geographic Information;
d) Do not operate on people unless they directly participate in the operation of the RPA or are located under a structure that provides them with reasonable protection in the event of a collapse of the RPA, maintaining a horizontal perimeter security distance with persons not associated with the operation, at least 10 meters (32 ft). If the maximum takeoff weight of the RPA is equal to or less than 250 grams, it can be operated on people. Except as indicated in numeral 8.3 of this Official Mexican Standard.

5.2.2. The RPAS operator of this classification, in order to operate it within controlled airspace, requires a special authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority, in accordance with numeral 8.4 of this Official Mexican Standard.

6.1. Small RPAS for Recreational use.

6.1.1. The RPAS operator that operates or intends to operate in this classification, in addition to what is established in numerals 4.10. and 4.11 of this Official Mexican Standard, must comply with the following requirements and limitations:

a) Obtain the RPAS registration folio through the registration of the documents by which the property, possession and other real rights over remotely piloted civil aircraft are acquired, transmitted, modified, encumbered or extinguished, in the SCT/DGAC website; based on article 47 section VI of the Civil Aviation Law and 14 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry. The RPAS registration folio must be obtained in accordance with numeral 15.3 of this Official Mexican Standard;

b) Operate within Model Aircraft Clubs authorized by the Aeronautical Authority, having to comply with the operating requirements and limitations under which said club is governed and in airspaces defined for use by the same club;

c) Do not exceed the maximum operating speed established by the RPAS manufacturer;

d) Operate the RPA at a maximum height of 122 meters (400 ft); except as indicated in subparagraph f) of this numeral;

e) Not operate the RPA beyond a horizontal distance of 457 meters (1500 ft.) from the pilot;

f) Operate the RPA at a maximum altitude of 100 meters (328 ft), in the area between the circles of 9.2 km (5 NM) and 18.5 km (10 NM), around the aerodromes listed in number I .1 of the Informative Appendix “I” of this Official Mexican Standard;

g) Operate the RPA in cloud-free weather conditions and with the surface in sight;

h) Maintain a minimum visibility of 1.5 km (0.8 NM) from the location of the control station, before starting the operation of the RPA;

i) Do not operate on people, unless they directly participate in the operation of the RPA or are located under a structure that provides them with reasonable protection in the event of a collapse of the RPA;

j) Maintain a horizontal perimeter security distance with respect to persons not related to the operation of:
1. At least 30 meters (98 ft), for RPAS with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 2,001 Kg and up to 10,000 Kg;
2. At least 50 meters (164 ft), for RPAS with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 10,001 Kg and up to 25,000 Kg.

6.1.2. The RPAS operator must operate the RPA in line of sight, without the aid of any other device than corrective lenses, so the RPAS operator must be able to see the RPA throughout the flight in order to know its location, attitude, altitude, direction, the existence of other air traffic or other dangers and determine that the RPA does not endanger the physical integrity or life of people or damage to property.

6.1.3. All RPAS for this classification must have the following:
a) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond a horizontal distance from the pilot;
b) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond the maximum height allowed;
c) A serial number; and
d) User manual or instructions for use;

6.2. Small RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

6.2.1. The RPAS operator that operates or intends to operate in this classification, in addition to what is established in numerals 4.10. and 4.11 of this Official Mexican Standard, must comply with the following requirements and limitations:

a) Have an operation authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority, in accordance with numeral 6.2.3 of this Official Mexican Standard;

b) Do not exceed the maximum operating speed established by the RPAS manufacturer;

c) Operate the RPA at a maximum height of 122 meters (400 ft), except as indicated in subparagraph e) of this numeral;

d) Not operate the RPA beyond a horizontal distance of 457 meters (1500 ft.) from the pilot;

e) Operate the RPA at a maximum height of 100 meters (328 ft), in the area between the circles of 9.2 km (5 NM) and 18.5 km (10 NM), around the aerodromes listed in numeral I.1 Informative Appendix “I” of this Official Mexican Standard;

f) Operate the RPA in cloud-free weather conditions and with the surface in sight.

g) Maintain a minimum visibility of 1.5 km (0.8 NM), from the location of the control station, before starting the operation of the RPA;

h) Do not operate on people, unless they directly participate in the operation of the RPA or are located under a structure that provides them with reasonable protection in the event of a collapse of the RPA. Except as indicated in numeral 8.3 of this Official Mexican Standard.

i) Maintain a horizontal perimeter security distance with respect to persons not related to the operation of:
1. At least 30 meters (98 ft), for RPAS with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 2 Kg and up to 10 Kg;
2. At least 50 meters (164 ft), for RPAS with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 10 Kg and up to 25 Kg.

j) Not operate the RPA in the corridors in which the helicopters published in the Visual Charts of the PIA of Mexico operate;

k) Count on the control station with:
1. Copy of the RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority.
2. Copy of the current operating authorization;
3. Copy of the RPAS registration folio, issued by the Aeronautical Authority;

4. Log book;
5. Official Letter of Approval of the Civil Liability Insurance Policy for damages to third parties in force;
6. Valid RPAS pilot authorization;
7. If applicable, authorization from INEGI, to show it to the authority that requires it, in accordance with subparagraph l) of this numeral.

l) In case of capturing aerial photographs with metric or reconnaissance cameras and other images by remote perception within the national airspace; have the authorization of the General Directorate of Geography and Environment of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), in compliance with articles 60 and 61 of the Law of the National System of Statistical and Geographic Information.

6.2.2. The RPAS operator must operate the RPA in line of sight, without the aid of any other device than corrective glasses, so he must be able to see the RPA throughout the flight in order to know its location, attitude, altitude, direction, the existence of other air traffic or other dangers and determine that the RPA does not endanger the physical integrity or life of people or damage to property.

6.2.3. To obtain the authorization to operate the Small RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

6.2.3.1. All RPAS operators for this classification must operate in accordance with the operating limitations included in the operating authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority. Obtaining the RPAS operation authorization must be carried out in accordance with section 15.4 of this Official Mexican Standard;

6.2.3.2. To obtain the operating authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority for this classification, every RPAS operator must have:

a) RPAS registration folio through the registration of the documents by which the property, possession and other real rights over remotely piloted civil aircraft are acquired, transmitted, modified, encumbered or extinguished, at the site of Internet of the SCT/DGAC; based on article 47 section VI of the Civil Aviation Law and 14 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry. The RPAS registration folio must be obtained in accordance with numeral 15.3 of this Official Mexican Standard;

b) General Information of the RPAS in accordance with the Regulatory Appendix “A” of this Official Mexican Standard;

c) Identification label in accordance with numeral 6.2.3.3 of this Official Mexican Standard;

d) RPAS pilot authorization in accordance with Regulatory Appendix “C” of this Official Mexican Standard;

e) RPAS Operation Manual, in Spanish; approved by the Aeronautical Authority in accordance with the Regulatory Appendix “F” of this Official Mexican Standard;

f) Official Letter of Approval of the Civil Liability Insurance Policy in force for damages to third parties, in accordance with article 72 of the Civil Aviation Law, issued by the Aeronautical Authority.

g) Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study in accordance with Appendix “G” of this Official Mexican Standard;

6.2.3.3. All RPAS for this classification must be identified with a label made of weather resistant material, containing the manufacturer, model, serial number and RPAS registration page, which in turn will be indicated in the operation authorization.

6.2.3.4. All RPAS for this classification must have the following:
a) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond a horizontal distance from the pilot;
b) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond the maximum height allowed;
c) A serial number.
d) User manual or instructions for use.

6.2.4. The RPAS operator of this classification, in order to operate it within controlled airspace, requires a special authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority, in accordance with numeral 8.4 of this Official Mexican Standard.

7.1. RPAS Large for Recreational use.

7.1.1. The RPAS operator that intends to operate in this classification, in addition to what is established in numerals 4.10. and 4.11 of this Official Mexican Standard, must comply with the following requirements and limitations:

a) Obtain the Registration Certificate through the registration of the documents by which the property, possession and other real rights over remotely piloted civil aircraft are acquired, transmitted, modified, encumbered or extinguished; based on article 47 section VI of the Civil Aviation Law and 14 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry. Obtaining the RPAS Registration Certificate must be carried out in accordance with numeral 15.4 of this Official Mexican Standard;

b) Operate within Model Aircraft Clubs authorized by the Aeronautical Authority in accordance with article 60 of the Regulations of the Civil Aviation Law, having to comply with the operating requirements and limitations under which said club is governed and in airspaces defined for use. from the same club;

c) Do not exceed the maximum operating speed established by the RPAS manufacturer;

d) Operate the RPA at a maximum height of 122 meters (400 ft); except as indicated in subparagraph f) of this numeral;

e) Not operate the RPA beyond a horizontal distance of 457 meters (1500 ft.) from the pilot;

f) Operate the RPA at a maximum altitude of 100 meters (328 ft) above ground level, in the area between the circles of 9.2 km (5 NM) and 18.5 km (10 NM), around the aerodromes listed in numeral I.1 of the Informative Appendix “I” of this Official Mexican Standard;

g) Operate the RPA in cloud-free weather conditions and with the surface in sight.

h) Maintain a minimum visibility of 1.5 km (0.8 NM), from the location of the control station, before starting the operation of the RPA;

i) Do not operate on people, unless they directly participate in the operation of the RPA or are located under a structure that provides them with reasonable protection in the event of a collapse of the RPA;

j) Maintain a horizontal perimeter security distance with respect to people not related to the operation of at least 50 meters (164 ft).

7.1.2. The RPAS operator must operate the RPA in line of sight, without the aid of any other device than corrective lenses, so the RPAS operator must be able to see the RPA throughout the flight in order to know its location, attitude, altitude, direction, the existence of other air traffic or other dangers and determine that the RPA does not endanger the physical integrity or life of people or damage to property.

7.1.3. All RPAS for this classification must have the following:
a) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond a horizontal distance from the pilot;
b) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond the maximum height allowed;
c) A serial number; and
d) User manual or instructions for use.

7.2. Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

7.2.1. The RPAS operator that intends to operate in this classification, in addition to what is established in numerals 4.10. and 4.11. (except numerals 4.10.1 and 4.10.2), of this Official Mexican Standard, must comply with the following requirements and limitations:

a) Have an operation authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority, in accordance with numeral 7.2.4 of this Official Mexican Standard;

b) Not operate at a speed that exceeds the maximum established by the RPAS manufacturer;

c) Operate the RPA at a flight level on the ground, according to the installed equipment;

d) Maintain a separation distance of the RPAS with respect to the clouds, greater than:
1,300 meters (984 ft) vertical distance below the cloud, and
2. 1500 meters (0.8 NM) of horizontal distance.

e) Maintain a minimum visibility of 5 km (2.7 NM), from the location of the control station, before starting the operation of the RPA;

f) Do not operate on people, unless they are located under a structure that provides them with reasonable protection from the fall of the RPA, except as indicated in numeral 8.3 of this Official Mexican Standard.

g) Operate in class G airspace, unless there is a special authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority to navigate in controlled airspace, in accordance with numeral 8.4. of this Official Mexican Standard, and prior coordination with the Air Traffic Services;

h) Do not operate in the corridors in which the helicopters published in the Visual Charts of the PIA of Mexico operate;

i) In case of capturing aerial photographs with metric or reconnaissance cameras and other images by remote perception within the national airspace; have the authorization of the General Directorate of Geography and Environment of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), in compliance with articles 60 and 61 of the Law of the National System of Statistical and Geographic Information;

j) Maintain a horizontal distance of perimeter security with respect to people not related to the operation of at least 50 meters (164 ft);

k) Comply with all applicable Airworthiness Directives, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the state of design/manufacturing of the RPAS and/or by the Aeronautical Authority;

l) Count on the control station with:
1. Copy of the RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
2. Copy of the current operating authorization;
3. Log book;
4. Registration Certificate;
5. Current Airworthiness Certificate;
6. Official Letter of Approval of the Civil Liability Insurance Policy for damages to third parties in force;
7. Valid RPAS Pilot License;
8. If applicable, authorization from INEGI, to show it to the authority that requires it, in accordance with subparagraph i) of this numeral.

7.2.2. The RPAS operator of this classification, in order to operate it within controlled airspace, requires a special authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority, in accordance with numeral 8.4 of this Official Mexican Standard.

7.2.3. To obtain the Type Approval of the Large RPAS.

7.2.3.1. To obtain the Type approval issued by the Aeronautical Authority for this classification, every RPAS manufacturer must have:

a) Approval Plan in accordance with Regulatory Appendix “D” of this Official Mexican Standard;

b) General Information of the RPAS in accordance with the Regulatory Appendix “A” of this Official Mexican Standard;

c) Compliance with the Airworthiness Standards accepted by the Aeronautical Authority for Type Design, in accordance with the applicable Legal Orders in the matter;

d) Applicable manuals (Flight Manual, Maintenance Manual). Said manuals must comply with the airworthiness standard selected in subsection c) of this numeral;

e) The RPAS must meet the equipment and instrument requirements for communications, navigation and surveillance that are required for manned aircraft to operate in controlled airspace, in accordance with what is indicated in the applicable Legal Orders in the matter.

7.2.4. To obtain the authorization to operate the Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

7.2.4.1. All RPAS operators for this classification must operate in accordance with the operating limitations included in the operating authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority. Obtaining the RPAS operation authorization must be carried out in accordance with section 15.4 of this Official Mexican Standard.

7.2.4.2. To obtain the operating authorization issued by the Aeronautical Authority for this classification, every RPAS operator must have:

a) General Information of the RPAS in accordance with the Regulatory Appendix “A” of this Official Mexican Standard;

b) Registration Certificate through the registration of the documents by which the property, possession and other real rights over remotely piloted civil aircraft are acquired, transmitted, modified, encumbered or extinguished; based on article 47 section VI of the Civil Aviation Law and 14 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry. Obtaining the RPAS Registration Certificate must be carried out in accordance with numeral 15.4 of this Official Mexican Standard;

c) Identification in accordance with numeral 7.2.4.3 of this Official Mexican Standard;

d) RPAS Operation Manual, in Spanish; approved by the Aeronautical Authority in accordance with the Regulatory Appendix “F” of this Official Mexican Standard;

e) Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study, in accordance with Regulatory Appendix “G” of this Official Mexican Standard;

f) Official Letter of Approval of the Civil Liability Insurance Policy in force for damages to third parties, in accordance with article 72 of the Civil Aviation Law, issued by the Aeronautical Authority.

g) RPAS pilot license in accordance with the Regulatory Appendix “C” of this Official Mexican Standard;

h) Type Approval, issued by the Aeronautical Authority in accordance with numeral 7.2.3 of this Official Mexican Standard; o Type Certificate or its Validation in accordance with article 127 of the Regulations of the Civil Aviation Law.

i) Airworthiness Certificate.

7.2.4.3. The RPAS operator must ensure that the RPA has the nationality and registration marks and the national flag painted in a visible place, which in turn will be indicated in the operation authorization.

7.2.4.4. All Large RPAS must have:
a) A device that allows automatic identification;
b) A serial number;
c) Maintenance Manual and Flight Manual;
d) A device that limits its operation in prohibited areas.

7.2.4.5. To obtain the Large RPAS Airworthiness Certificate.

7.2.4.5.1. All RPAS operators of this classification must obtain their Airworthiness Certificate issued by the Aeronautical Authority in accordance with the applicable legal system to obtain the certificate.

8.1. Requirements for the Authorization of Night Flights with RPAS.

8.1.1. Small and Large Micro RPAS for Recreational use.

8.1.1.1. These operations are not allowed for RPAS of this classification.

8.1.2. Micro, Small and Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

8.1.2.1. To obtain the Special Authorization for a single occasion, RPAS Operators for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use that require operating at night, must comply with the requirements and limitations in accordance with numerals 5.2, 6.2 and 7.2 according to their classification and must additionally comply with to the requirements established in the following table:

8.2. Requirements for the Authorization of Flights around aerodromes or heliports.

8.2.1. Micro, Small and Large RPAS for Recreational use.

8.2.1.1. These operations are not allowed for RPAS of this classification.

8.2.2. Micro and Small RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

8.2.2.1. To obtain the Special Authorization for a single occasion, RPAS Operators who need to operate within the area of 9.2 km (5NM) around the aerodromes or operate within the area of 0.900 km (0.5 NM) around the heliports; they must comply with the requirements and limitations in accordance with numerals 5.2 and 6.2 according to their classification and additionally they must comply with the requirements established in the following table:

8.2.2.2. RPAS operators must operate around aerodromes, within the limits established below:
a) At a maximum height of 30 meters (98 ft), in the area between the circles from 3.7 km (2 MN) to 5.6 km (3 MN);
b) At a maximum height of 50 meters (164 ft), in the area between the circles from 5.6 km (3 MN) to 7.4 km (4 MN);
c) At a maximum height of 75 meters (246 ft), in the area between the circles from 7.4 km (4 NM) to 9.2 km (5 NM).

8.2.2.3. RPAS operators must operate around heliports, within the limits established below:
a) At a maximum height of 30 meters (98 ft), in the area between the circles from 0.200 km (0.1 MN) to 0.600 km (0.3 MN);
b) At a maximum height of 50 meters (164 ft), in the area between the circles from 0.600 km (0.3 MN) to 0.900 km (0.5 MN).

8.2.2.4. Operations within the 3.7 km (2 MN) circle around the aerodromes are prohibited.

8.2.2.5. Operations within the circle of 0.200 km (0.1 MN) around the heliports are prohibited.

8.2.3. Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

8.2.3.1. Operators that need to operate within aerodromes or heliports must meet the requirements for the Authorization of Operations in Controlled Airspace in accordance with section 8.4 of this Official Mexican Standard.

8.3. Requirements for the Authorization of Restricted Operations.

8.3.1. Micro, Small and Large RPAS for Recreational use.

8.3.1.1. These operations are not allowed for RPAS of this classification, except for operations on people complying with the provisions of section 8.3.2. of this Official Mexican Standard.

8.3.2. Micro, Small and Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

8.3.2.1. The RPAS Operators of this classification, in addition to complying with the requirements and limitations in accordance with numerals 5.2, 6.2. and 7.2. (according to their classification) of this Official Mexican Standard, must have a one-time Authorization, issued by the Aeronautical Authority to perform some of the following operations:

a) From a moving vehicle.

b) BVLOS.

c) About people.

d) With multiple RPAS. (Except Big RPAS)

e) That exceed the following operational limitations:
1. Speed (the maximum operating speed established by the manufacturer of the RPAS).
2. Minimum visibility (less than 1.5 km (0.8 NM), for small RPAS and less than 5 km (2.7 NM) for large RPAS, from the location of the control station).

8.3.2.2. To obtain the Authorization for a single occasion in accordance with numeral 8.3.2.1. of this Official Mexican Standard, RPAS operators must comply with the following:

8.4. Requirements for the Authorization of Operations in Controlled Airspace.

8.4.1. Micro, Small and Large RPAS for Recreational use.

8.4.1.1. These operations are not allowed for RPAS of this classification.

8.4.2. Micro, Small and Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.

8.4.2.1. The RPAS Operators of this classification, in addition to meeting the requirements and limitations in accordance with numerals 5.2, 6.2. and 7.2. (according to their classification) of this Official Mexican Standard, must comply with the following:

9.1. Manufacturers and Shipowners of Micro RPAS, with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 250 gr, and Small RPAS, to market them in Mexico must ensure that the RPAS have:
a) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond a horizontal distance from the pilot;
b) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond the maximum height allowed.
c) A serial number.
d) User manual or instructions for use.

9.2. Manufacturers and Shipowners of Large RPAS, to market them in Mexico, must ensure that the RPAS have:
a) A device that allows automatic identification;
b) A serial number;
c) Maintenance Manual and Flight Manual;
d) Type Approval, Type Certificate or Type Certificate Validation, issued by the Aeronautical Authority.

10.1. To import Micro RPAS, with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 250 gr, and Small RPAS to Mexico, the RPAS must have:

a) Manufacturer and model.

b) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond a horizontal distance from the pilot;

c) Software that automatically does not allow the RPA to fly beyond the maximum height allowed.

d) A serial number;

e) User manual or instructions for use; and

10.2. To import Large RPAS to Mexico, the RPAS must have:
a) Manufacturer and model.
b) A device that allows automatic identification;
c) Import petition;
d) A serial number;
e) Maintenance Manual and Flight Manual;
f) Type Certificate, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the state of design of the RPAS with which the Mexican State has an agreement;
g) Certificate of Airworthiness for export, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the state of manufacture of the RPAS.

11.1. For the commercialization of the Micro and Small RPAS in Mexico, the RPAS in its sales package must show the notice information addressed to the RPAS operator, in order to communicate the requirements and limitations that must be met to operate them in Mexican airspace. . The content of the notice information must be at least that shown in the brochures published on the SCT/DGAC website.

12.1. There are no Mexican standards that have served as the basis for its preparation.

13.1. Order 8130.34C dated August 2, 2013 of the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America (FAA) “Airworthiness Certification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)”.

13.2. CAP 722 dated July 30, 2018 of the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) “Operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the United Kingdom”.

13.3. Document 10019 AN/507 of the year 2015 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) “Manual on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)”.

13.4. FAR 48 dated October 10, 2018 of the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America (FAA) “Registration and marking requirements for a small Unmanned Aircraft (UAS)”.

13.5. FAR 107 dated October 10, 2018 of the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America (FAA) “Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)”.

14.1. The monitoring of compliance with this Official Mexican Standard corresponds to the Aeronautical Authority.

14.2. The Aeronautical Authority may revoke, suspend or cancel any authorization granted, for non-compliance with the conditions under which said authorization was granted.

14.3. The Aeronautical Authority will apply the sanctioning procedure in this matter, for non-compliance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Law and its Regulations.

14.4. The Aeronautical Authority will coordinate with the different Dependencies, Organisms, State Governments and Federative Entities, which under their functions and responsibilities of vigilance and action in the field of their competence, will collaborate and carry out the actions in the matter of vigilance and notification, by the inadequate operation of RPAS, exercising under its statutes the legal actions that may take place.

15.1. It is the authority of the Aeronautical Authority to verify compliance with the administrative and regulatory provisions, both national and international, that guarantee the operational safety of civil and State aircraft except military ones, as well as its authority to verify that the specifications are met. and technical procedures of this Official Mexican Standard, which establishes the requirements to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS).

15.2. The RPAS operator will be subject to conformity assessment based on its classification in accordance with the provisions of this Official Mexican Standard.

15.3. When the RPAS Operator requests the formulation of the conformity assessment to obtain or cancel the RPAS registration folio, according to numerals 5.1.1 subsection a); 6.1.1 subsection a) and 6.2.3.2. Subsection a), through the SCT/DGAC website, you must send the following digitized documentation.
a) Regulatory Appendix “K” “Registration of RPAS by the RPAS Operator”, duly completed, signed by the RPAS Operator with its corresponding RFC in handwriting.
b) Invoice or document proving ownership or possession of the RPAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Civil Code.
c) Current Official Identification;
d) Constitutive Act (Only Legal Entities)
e) Power of Attorney (Only Legal Entities).
f) Law or Decree creating the Centralized, Decentralized, Deconcentrated or Autonomous Organization, as the case may be (Only State Moral Persons).
g) Statutes (Only State Moral Persons).
h) Appointment or Official Letter with signature and seal of the public official that represents the Organization (Only State Moral Persons).
Note 1: When the RPAS pilot in the Micro and Small RPAS classification for recreational use is a minor, the registration must be made by a person of legal age who will act as RPAS Operator.
Legal basis: article 1 and 45 of the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration; 14 and 15 of the Federal Law of Parastatal Entities; 2, 4, 28 and 47 section VI of the Civil Aviation Law; 25 and 28 of the Federal Civil Code of supplementary application; 29 and 29-A of the Federal Tax Code; 58 of the Regulation of the Civil Aviation Law; 2, 4, 8 and 14 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry.

15.4. When the RPAS Operator requests the formulation of the conformity assessment according to this Official Mexican Standard, he must submit a free written request to the Aeronautical Authority specifying the following:

a) Place and date of issuance of the document;

b) Name, denomination or business name of the person or persons promoting the conformity assessment, if applicable, the legal representative;

c) A section where the conformity assessment is requested to obtain:

1. RPAS Registration Certificate addressed to the Mexican Aeronautical Registry, according to numerals 7.1.1 subsection a) and 7.2.4.2 subsection b) of this Official Mexican Standard; either

2. RPAS operation authorization addressed to the General Directorate of Aviation, in accordance with numerals 6.2.3 or 7.2.4 of this Official Mexican Standard; either

3. Authorization for special operations, in the modality of flights around aerodromes or heliports, addressed to the Deputy General Directorate of Aviation, in accordance with numeral 8.2. of this Official Mexican Standard; either

4. Authorization for special operations, in the modality of RPAS night flights, addressed to the Deputy General Directorate of Aviation, in accordance with numeral 8.1 of this Official Mexican Standard; either

5. Authorization for special operations, in the restricted operations modality, addressed to the Deputy General Directorate of Aviation, in accordance with section 8.3 of this Official Mexican Standard.

6. Authorization for special operations, in the modality of operations in controlled airspace, addressed to the Deputy General Directorate of Aviation, in accordance with numeral 8.4 of this Official Mexican Standard.

7. Official Letter of Approval of the Civil Liability Insurance Policy for damages to third parties, addressed to the Deputy General Directorate of Transportation and Aeronautical Control, in accordance with numerals 6.2.3.2. subparagraph f) and 7.2.4.2. subparagraph f) of this Official Mexican Standard.

8. Approval of the RPAS Operation Manual according to the numerals of this Official Mexican Standard mentioned below:
i. 6.2.3.2 item e);
ii. 7.2.4.2 item d);
iii. 8.1.2.1 in the table of requirements for night flights, point 4 (Micro and Small RPAS) and point 4 (Large RPAS);
iv. 8.2.2.1 in the table of requirements for flights around aerodromes or heliports, point 2 (Micro and Small RPAS);
v. 8.3.2.2 in the table of requirements for restricted operations, point 4 (Micro and Small RPAS) and point 3 (Large RPAS);
vi. 8.4.2.1 in the table of requirements for operations in controlled airspace, point 2 (Micro and Small RPAS) and point 1 (Large RPAS).

d) The facts or reasons that give rise to the petition;

e) Address to receive notifications;

f) Name of the person or persons empowered to receive notifications;

g) Signature of the interested party or his legal representative, unless he does not know or cannot sign, in which case, his fingerprint must be printed.
Legal basis: 15 and 15-A of the Federal Law of Administrative Procedure.

15.4.1. Attached to the free document requested in numeral 15.4 of this Official Mexican Standard, the RPAS Operator must submit the following:
a) For the RPAS Registration Certificate:
1. Constitutive Act (Only Legal Entities).
2. Power of Attorney (Only Legal Entities).
3. Valid Official Identification.
4. Law or Decree creating the Centralized, Decentralized, Decentralized or Autonomous Organization, as the case may be (Only State Moral Persons).
5. Statutes (Only State Moral Persons).
6. Appointment or Official Letter with signature and seal of the public official that represents the Organization (Only State Moral Persons).
7. Original or certified copy before a notary public of the import petition, with the corresponding customs clearance stamp (only for imported RPAS).
8. Original or certified copy before a notary public of the property title, or possession duly ratified, apostilled or legalized, if applicable;
9. Original or certified copy before a notary public of the translation by an authorized expert, of the title of property or possession and apostillation, if applicable;
10. Notification of the foreign authority of the cancellation of the registration or in its case of non-registration of the RPA that is intended to be registered or registered in the Country; if this is the case.
11. Payment of rights (prior authorization and written notification of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry).
12. Payment of rights (in the case of requiring special acronyms).
Legal basis: article 1 and 45 of the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration; 14 and 15 of the Federal Law of Parastatal Entities; 2, 4, 28, 45, and 47 section VI of the Civil Aviation Law; 25 and 28 of the Federal Civil Code of supplementary application; 29 and 29-A of the Federal Tax Code; 58 of the Regulation of the Civil Aviation Law; 2, 4, 8 and 14 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry.

b) For RPAS operation authorization:
1. Small RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;

ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);

iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);

iv. RPAS General Information.

v. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:

v.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;

v.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study;

v.3. Copy of the RPAS pilot authorization;

v.4. Copy of the Official Letter of Approval of the Civil Liability Insurance Policy for damages to third parties

v.5. Copy of the RPAS registration folio.

v.6. Photographs showing the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in three views (plan, front and side), as well as the data inscribed on the identification tag and the place where the tag was placed on the RPA.

2. Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;
ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);
iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);
iv. RPAS General Information.
v. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:
v.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
v.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study;
v.3. Copy of the RPAS pilot’s license;
v.4. Copy of the Official Letter of Approval of the Insurance Policy of Civil Responsibility for damages to third parties;
v.5. Copy of the RPAS registration certificate;
v.6. Copy of the Type Approval; o Type Certificate or its Validation;
v7. Copy of the certificate of airworthiness;
v.8. Photographs showing the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in three views (plan, front and side), as well as the nationality and registration marks, placed on the RPA.
NOTE 1: The validity of the RPAS operation authorization is 2 years; however, it may be suspended, canceled or revoked by the Aeronautical Authority, if any non-compliance with the provisions of said authorization is found.
NOTE 2: The natural or legal person to whom the RPAS operation authorization is granted, will be subject to verifications by the Aeronautical Authority, in order to verify that the airworthiness conditions of the equipment are maintained and that its operation maintains a level of safety. acceptable.

c) Authorization for special operations, in the modality of flights around aerodromes or heliports for Micro and Small RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;

ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);

iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);

iv. Within the free writing in accordance with numeral 15.4 of this section, include a section where the following are specified:
The WGS-84 coordinates of the operation polygon and the WGS-84 coordinates of the takeoff and landing points.
Dates and times in which it is intended to carry out the operations with the RPAS.
Maximum height(s) at which the operations are to be carried out.

v. Copy of the Small RPAS Operation Authorization.
vi. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:
vi.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
vi.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study of the particular area to operate.

d) Authorization for special operations, in the modality of RPAS night flights:
1. Micro and Small RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;
ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);
iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);
iv. Copy of small RPAS operation authorization.
v. Copy of the RPAS Pilot Authorization with capacity for night flights.
vi. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:
vi.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
vi.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study of the operation to be carried out.

2. Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;
ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);
iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);
iv. Copy of RPAS Large operation authorization.
v. Copy of the RPAS Pilot’s license with capacity for night flights.
vi. Copy of the RPAS Type Approval that certifies that it can perform night flights.
vii. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:
vii.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
vii.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study of the operation to be carried out.

e) Authorization for special operations, in the modality of restricted operations for Micro, Small and Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use.
1. Micro and Small RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;

ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);

iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);

iv. Copy of small RPAS operation authorization;

v. Copy of small RPAS pilot authorization with capacity for the operation to be carried out;

vi. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:
vi.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
vi.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study of the operation to be carried out.
vi.3. Study for Restricted Operations depending on the operation to be carried out.

2. Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;
ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);
iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);
iv. Copy of RPAS Large operation authorization;
v. Copy of pilot’s license with capacity for the operation to be carried out;
vi. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:
vi.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
vi.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study of the operation to be carried out;
vi.3. Study for Restricted Operations depending on the operation to be carried out.

f) Authorization for special operations, in the mode of operation within controlled airspace,
1. Micro and Small RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;
ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);
iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);
iv. Copy of authorization of operation of the Large RPAS;
v. Copy of pilot’s license with capacity for the operation to be carried out;
vi. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:
vi.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
vi.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study of the operation to be carried out.
vii. Copy of the Type Approval, issued by the Aeronautical Authority or the Type Certificate or its Validation;

2. Large RPAS for Private Non-commercial or Commercial use:
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;

ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);

iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);
iv. Copy of the authorization to operate the RPAS Grande;

v. Copy of the pilot’s license with capacity for the operation to be carried out;

vi. Copy of the Type Approval, issued by the Aeronautical Authority or the Type Certificate or its Validation;

vii. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing:

vii.1. RPAS Operation Manual, approved by the Aeronautical Authority;
vii.2. Aeronautical Safety and Risk Management Study of the operation to be carried out.

g) Official Letter of Approval of the Civil Liability Insurance Policy for damages to third parties.
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;
ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);
iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);
iv. Original with a copy of the Insurance Policy for civil liability for damages to third parties;
v. Original of the premium payment receipt with a copy (it must have the paid stamp of the Insurance Institution and/or signature of the Insurance Agent); or electronic invoice issued by the Insurer in which the payment is made; Y
saw. Copy of the Registration Folio issued by the Mexican Aeronautical Registry (for the purpose of validating whether the data of the aircraft(s) coincide with the data described in the policy).

h) Approval of the RPAS Operation Manual.
i. Power of attorney of the representative (original for comparison and simple copy) with its corresponding valid Official Identification;
ii. As a legal person, attach the company’s articles of incorporation (original for comparison and simple copy);
iii. As a natural person, attach official identification (original for comparison and simple copy);
iv. RPAS General Information.
v. Two copies on CD or DVD duly identified with adhesive labels containing the RPAS Operation Manual.

15.5. When the RPAS manufacturer requests the formulation of the conformity assessment to obtain the RPAS Type approval according to this Official Mexican Standard, he must submit a free written request to the Aeronautical Authority specifying the following:
a) Place and date of issuance of the document;
b) Name, denomination or business name of the person or persons promoting the conformity assessment, if applicable, the legal representative;
c) A section where the conformity assessment is requested to obtain an RPAS Type Approval, addressed to the Deputy General Directorate of Aviation, in accordance with section 7.2.3 of this Official Mexican Standard;
d) The facts or reasons that give rise to the petition;
e) Address to receive notifications;
f) Name of the person or persons empowered to receive notifications;
g) Signature of the interested party or his legal representative, unless he does not know or cannot sign, in which case, his fingerprint must be printed.
Legal basis: 15 and 15-A of the Federal Law of Administrative Procedure.

15.5.1. Attached to the free document requested in numeral 15.5 of this Official Mexican Standard, the RPAS Manufacturer must submit the following:
a) Approval Plan;

b) RPAS General Information;

c) Applicable manuals (Flight and Maintenance Manuals);

d) Technical documentation that demonstrates compliance with the Airworthiness Standards accepted by the Aeronautical Authority for the Type Design;

e) Technical documentation that demonstrates compliance with the communications, navigation and surveillance requirements to operate in controlled airspace.
NOTE 1: The validity of the Type Approval of an RPAS will be indefinite, and any change in the characteristics of its design will require a review or issuance of a Supplement to the Type Approval.
NOTE 2: After the Aeronautical Authority carries out the documentary evaluation and it has been satisfactory, the applicant must coordinate the verification visits based on the Approval Plan, accepted by the Aeronautical Authority. For each verification visit, the Aeronautical Authority will indicate by official letter the missing observations or requirements or, where appropriate, will prepare and grant the Type Approval.
NOTE 3: The interested party must coordinate the availability of the RPAS and the support systems for any inspection that is coordinated for the purpose of verifying the airworthiness and operation of the RPAS to obtain the Type Approval, complying with the requirements indicated in Appendices A. and D Regulations of this Official Mexican Standard.
NOTE 4: The test area is proposed by the manufacturer according to the following considerations:
All RPA flight testing must be confined to the assigned flight test area. This is required until the RPA proves to be controllable through the normal range of speeds and the execution of all maneuvers. In addition, the aircraft must not have exhibited any design or operational hazards.
The shape of the perimeter may be a polygon. The interested party must provide the coordinates in the WGS 84 system, of latitude and longitude for the flight test area, showing them on an aeronautical or topographic chart;
The applicant must ensure that the selected flight test area is unpopulated and with the least amount of property to reduce possible risks. The description of the area selected by the applicant must be reviewed and, if applicable, accepted by the Aeronautical Authority.

15.6. Response time:
Three months counted from the date on which the duly integrated application was submitted.
Only in the case of numerals 15.3 and 15.4, subparagraph c), subnumeral 1 of this Official Mexican Standard; ten business days from the date on which the duly integrated application was submitted.
If at the end of the maximum response period, the Authority has not responded, it will be understood that the request was resolved negatively to the petitioner.
Legal basis: Article 17 of the Federal Law of Administrative Procedure and 14 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry.
If necessary, the Aeronautical Authority has a maximum period of 30 calendar days from the date of submission of the application to request the missing information from the petitioner. Likewise, the petitioner has 10 business days from the date the notification has taken effect to correct said omissions; After the corresponding term has elapsed without venting the prevention, the procedure will be discarded.
Only in the case of numerals 15.3 and 15.4, subparagraph c), subnumeral 1 of this Official Mexican Standard; If necessary, the Aeronautical Authority has a maximum period of 5 business days from the date of submission of the application to request the missing information from the petitioner. Likewise, the petitioner has 15 business days from the date the notification has taken effect to correct said omissions; After the corresponding term has elapsed without venting the prevention, the procedure will be discarded.
Legal basis: 17-A of the Federal Law of Administrative Procedure and 15 of the Regulations of the Mexican Aeronautical Registry.

16. Term.
This Official Mexican Standard will enter into force 60 calendar days after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
Mexico City, October 31, 2019.

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