Do I have to declare unmanned aircraft / drone at Mexico customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare unmanned aircraft / drone in Mexico?

Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 88, primer párrafo, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 178, fracción I, segundo párrafo, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 151, fracción III: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship unmanned aircraft / drone to Mexico instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.

Can I take unmanned aircraft / drone out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking unmanned aircraft / drone out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for unmanned aircraft / drone apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM) states it in QUINTA Resolución de Modificaciones a las Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2025 y anexos 1, 2 y 5.. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on unmanned aircraft / drone?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit unmanned aircraft / drone, 12 limit it and 8 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Unmanned aircraft / drone can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Unmanned aircraft / drone into Mexico only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Value cap: 500 USD
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Circular Obligatoria CO AV-23/10 R4 — Que establece los requerimientos para operar un sistema de aeronave pilotada a distancia (RPAS) Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes
QUINTA Resolución de Modificaciones a las Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2025 y anexos 1, 2 y 5. Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT)

Questions about Unmanned aircraft / drone in Mexico

How much unmanned aircraft / drone can I bring into Mexico?: Mexico publishes no quantity limit for unmanned aircraft / drone carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare unmanned aircraft / drone at Mexico customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare unmanned aircraft / drone in Mexico?: Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 88, primer párrafo, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 178, fracción I, segundo párrafo, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 151, fracción III: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship unmanned aircraft / drone to Mexico instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.
Can I take unmanned aircraft / drone out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking unmanned aircraft / drone out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for unmanned aircraft / drone apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM) states it in QUINTA Resolución de Modificaciones a las Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2025 y anexos 1, 2 y 5.. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on unmanned aircraft / drone?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit unmanned aircraft / drone, 12 limit it and 8 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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