Can I import a drone into Argentina?
I've got a DJI Phantom, and am planning to take it with me from UK to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I've heard customs officials can be a bit sticky with drones, Argentina being one country like that? I know in UK you 90% of the time get your bags and walk out, but in Argentina you get your bags and then put them through a scanner, so I'm sure the customs officials will see it.
Will I have any trouble taking it? Will they try and make me pay a tax? Is there anything I should do?
I found this question, Can you carry drones on a plane as a carry on? which helps with taking it on the plane, but my concerned is about customs on arrival, any stickyness, charges etc.
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Yes, end result is that the drone will stay in Argentina. It has a value of approximately U$D 1400.00 or £ 1200.00, and is mainly for recreational use, however I may use it for my business from time to time - but guess that it would enter under personal item.
I took it, and well nothing happened - didn't get asked for my customs card, didn't get asked what it was!
Verdict: Don't take it unless you are prepared to pay the import charge, but keep quiet and you will probably not be asked about it.
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Can you bring a drone into Argentina?
Are drones allowed in Argentina? According to ANAC, drones are allowed in Argentina for recreational and commercial use, subject to ANAC regulations.Can you fly a drone in Buenos Aires?
You must keep a distance of 5 kilometers from airports. In addition, your drone must not be closer than 1 km to helicopters and 500 meters to heliports. Your copter may approach a bystander no more than 30 meters horizontally and 10 meters vertically. Flights over populated areas or crowds are prohibited.Can I import drone from USA?
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade or DGFT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued an order on February 9. The order prohibited, with immediate effect, the import of drones in Completely-Built-Up, Semi-knocked-down or Completely-Knocked-down forms.Can I bring drone from abroad?
The civil aviation ministry has allowed travellers to carry small to medium-sized drones for personal trips to domestic destinations without major restrictions for their carriage. They can be carried either in hand or checked-in luggage depending on the size. Major airlines allow drones in check-in baggage.I Got Arrested in Rome - What Every EU Drone Pilot Needs to Know before flying
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