Are you climbing Chirripó and wondering if you can fly a drone?
In this blog, I will detail everything you need to know about using drones within the park:
First, according to the regulations in force for the use of drones within the Área de Conservación La Amistad Pacífico, drones can be used as long as the following requirements are met:
1- You must have a valid license issued by civil aviation authorities.
2- Have a confirmed reservation to enter the national park.
3- On the day of registration, present a sworn statement (it does not need to be notarized or prepared by a lawyer) in which you commit to adhering to the following aspects:
First, under no circumstances, during the use of the drone in Chirripó, will you leave the official trails of the park.
Second, you will respect the private space of each individual, as well as the protected wildlife. Above all, you will maintain appropriate behavior and avoid anything that puts your safety and that of all visitors at risk.
Finally, you will not harass the protected wildlife.
Here is a template you can copy to create the letter and present it to SINAC.
On the other hand, make sure to print two copies of this declaration. This is because on the day of registration, you will submit one to the park, and the other will serve as your receipt with the approval seal.
Finally, it is important to mention that if you are entering through the San Jerónimo Route, you must send this request at least 2 weeks in advance via email. This allows the sworn declaration to be approved and confirmed through the same channel.
In conclusion, the use of small drones that do not require a license and cannot meet the above requirements will not be allowed within the park.
