Drone Restrictions In Effect For Panorama And Carnival Activities 2025
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is advising that the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) has designated specific NO FLY ZONES, as per Reg. 19 of the TTCAA Regulations, for general drone operators, including Port-of-Spain, Chaguaramas, Caroni, Point-a-Pierre, Point Lisas, Point Fortin And Galeota.
Also, drones are NOT TO BE OPERATED:- Within 5 Km of any manned aircraft operation, including the boundary of any Airport;
- Within 2 Km of any helipad;
- At an altitude of over 400 feet, over any crowded area or over any public event.
In a Media Release today (Saturday 15th February, 2025), the TTPS said it will be deploying law enforcement drones throughout the country with a significant saturation over Port-of-Spain and environs, to assist with safety and security for the Carnival period, with members of the TTPS Air Support Unit paying special attention to errant use of drones. The TTPS notes that all necessary steps will be taken to safeguard the public, especially where drones create a hazard with respect to public safety or to any aircraft (including law enforcement drones).
Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama 2025 will include the National Medium and Large Conventional Band Semifinals at the Queens Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, on Sunday 16th February, 2025, followed by a number of major pan, mas and cultural-related events, until Saturday 8th March, 2025, which is considered the remaining Carnival 2025 period.
During the period mentioned, major Carnival events, including fetes, shows, street performances and Parade of the Bands on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, are expected to attract thousands of spectators and attendees.
According to the TTPS, “Historically, the mentioned period has been known to have a proliferation of unauthorized drone activity within ‘No Fly Zones,’ which create serious hazards with respect to potential injury to persons and damage to property. This type of situation also utilizes a lot of redirected human and technical resources when law enforcement has to respond to unauthorized activity. This significantly hinders efforts to provide constant safety and security for the public.”
The TTPS is reminding all drone operators to “abide by the ‘No Fly Zone’ restrictions in the mentioned areas to support a safe and enjoyable Carnival 2025 period.”
Please be guided accordingly.
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