Colombia · UAEAC · AeroCivil

RAC 100 Compliance
for Drone Operators
in Colombia

Colombia's RAC 100 is the regulatory framework governing all commercial drone operations. Here's everything you need to know — and how Bitafly automates compliance.

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Regulatory requirements

8 core compliance requirements

01
ESUAS Certification
Operator certification from UAEAC authorizing commercial UAS operations. Requires SMS, certified pilots, maintenance procedures and liability insurance.
02
Aircraft Registration
All RPAS over 250g must be registered with UAEAC's SIRAC portal before any commercial operation.
03
Remote Pilot Certificate
Each pilot must hold a valid CPR (Certificado de Piloto Remoto) issued by an AeroCivil-approved training organization.
04
Flight Logbook (F-OPS-002)
Every commercial flight must be logged in the official AeroCivil format, including aircraft, pilot, mission, battery status and flight hours.
05
Battery Records (F-MNT-003)
Each battery must be tracked by serial number with cycle counts and maintenance interventions documented in the F-MNT-003 format.
06
Safety Mgmt. System (SMS)
Operators with 3+ aircraft or complex operations must implement a formal SMS with hazard reporting, incident classification and corrective actions.
07
Liability Insurance
Third-party liability insurance is mandatory. Minimum coverage depends on the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight.
08
Flight Authorization
Operations in controlled airspace, restricted areas, or special conditions (BVLOS, night, over crowds) require prior authorization via F-OPS-001.

How Bitafly helps

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F-OPS-002 flight logbook
Auto-generated PDF after every flight. No manual entry.
F-MNT-003 battery records
Cycle tracking per battery serial. Retirement alerts.
F-HUM-005 pilot logbook
Individual flight hours per pilot. CPR expiry alerts.
F-OPS-001 flight authorization
Interactive map with KML export for AeroCivil portal.
SMS documentation
Incident forms, hazard reporting, corrective actions.
SORA risk assessment
Step-by-step GRC/ARC/SAIL calculator with PDF output.

Frequently asked questions

Who must comply with RAC 100 in Colombia?

All entities conducting commercial RPAS operations in Colombian airspace must comply with RAC 100. This includes companies and independent operators providing services with drones — aerial photography, inspection, mapping, agriculture, surveillance. Recreational flights of drones under 250g have simplified requirements.

What is the ESUAS certification in Colombia?

ESUAS (Explotador de Sistema de Aeronave No Tripulada) is the operator certification issued by UAEAC (AeroCivil) that authorizes commercial UAS operations in Colombia. It requires demonstrating a Safety Management System (SMS), certified remote pilots (CPR), documented maintenance procedures, and liability insurance.

What official documents does AeroCivil require?

AeroCivil requires: F-OPS-002 (Flight Master Log — one per flight), F-MNT-003 (Battery Maintenance Record), F-HUM-005 (Pilot Flight Hours Record), and F-OPS-001 (Flight Authorization Request for special operations). Bitafly generates all four automatically in PDF.

What is the CPR (Remote Pilot Certificate) in Colombia?

The CPR (Certificado de Piloto Remoto) is the pilot certification issued by an Approved Training Organization (OEA) in Colombia under RAC 100. It certifies that the pilot is trained to operate RPAS in the corresponding category. It has an expiration date and must be renewed periodically.

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