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REQUEST IMPORT REGULATION FOR THE IMPORTATION OF INDUSTRIAL UAV (DRONE)

Requested from CAAP by M. TEDE at 06:23 PM on Apr 01, 2023.
Purpose: For Customs purposes
Date of Coverage: 03/01/2023 - 04/01/2023
Tracking no: #CAAP-869115312013

TEDE 06:23 PM, Apr 01, 2023 

Hi Sir/Madam,

This is to request with your office about the Import Regulation of the AGENCY if the Industrial UAV or Drone is covered by an import permit with your office.

Request for a legal basis and documents.

Appreciate your immediate response.

Michael G. Tede
Compliance Manager
Nague, Malic, Magnawa and Associates Customs Brokers

Receiving Officer 02:53 PM, Apr 13, 2023 

April 13, 2023

Dear MICHAEL TEDE,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Apr 01, 2023 06:23:55 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for REQUEST IMPORT REGULATION FOR THE IMPORTATION OF INDUSTRIAL UAV (DRONE).

Response to Request

Per the Airworthiness Department, the CAAP does not have regulations restricting the importation of UAVs or drones, nor does it issue an import permit. However, the CAAP, through the Airworthiness Department, may issue a certificate of no objection when requested by the importer to clear an import requirement from the Bureau of Customs.

Guidance on importing an aeronautical product is provided under CAAP Memorandum Circular Number 18-12, a copy of which is attached. Operating a UAV or drone is governed by PCAR Part 11, a copy of which can be downloaded at this link:

https://caap.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PART-11-Aerial-Work-and-Operating-Limitations-for-Non-Type-Certificated-Aircraft.pdf

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Attachments:
 MC 18-12 Importation Requirements for Aircraft and Aeronautical Products .pdf

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