Professional Aerial & Technical Drone Network · Caribbean
Drone Caraïbes selects and coordinates top independent licensed drone operators across the French West Indies, registered on AlphaTango (DGAC / EASA) and fully insured under European aviation law.
4
Caribbean Islands Covered
100%
AlphaTango Registered Partners
48h max
Guaranteed Quote Turnaround
4K / 6K
Radiometric & Cinema Sensors
Our Role & Vetting
Drone Caraïbes operates as a professional business referral and qualification network: we assess your mission feasibility against airspace rules, then assign the most qualified local independent operator with verified aviation insurance.
Each independent partner operates under their own AlphaTango declaration (DGAC / EASA) and dedicated aircraft third-party liability insurance (EC 785/2004). Mandatory prefecture declarations (5 business days) and air traffic control letters of agreement (CTR Le Raizet, Aimé Césaire, Grand-Case) are strictly coordinated.
We mobilize operators equipped with specialized hardware: calibrated FLIR radiometric thermal cameras for solar inspection, 4K/6K ProRes cameras for luxury villas, and RTK GNSS receivers for centimeter-grade photogrammetry and topographic surveys.
Missions & Expertise
From luxury real estate cinematography to industrial technical surveys, every flight is planned following standard operating procedures (MANEX) and cleared by local aviation authorities.
4K / 6K Apple ProRes videos and high-res aerial photography for luxury villas, 5-star resorts, and international film productions.
Hotspot detection on commercial solar farms and building envelope thermal insulation analysis using calibrated radiometric FLIR sensors.
High-detail visual surveys for difficult-to-reach assets: hotel facades, telecommunication towers, wind turbines, bridges and roofs without scaffolds.
Centimeter-accurate RTK drone land surveys. Generation of orthomosaics, digital elevation models (DEM), 3D point clouds, and quarry volume calculations.
Dynamic aerial filming of Caribbean regattas, yachting events, and high-profile private gatherings strictly following ground buffer safety zones.
Rapid response aerial damage mapping following tropical storms or hurricanes. Certified timestamped reports for insurance companies and crisis units.
Operating Territories
Each island presents distinct topography and airspace constraints. Our vetted local partners maintain direct protocols with airport control towers and local authorities.
Grande-Terre, Basse-Terre, Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, and La Désirade. Civil aviation coordination with Le Raizet CTR and National Park protocols.
Fort-de-France, North Caribbean coast (Mount Pelée), and South Caribbean beaches. Airspace clearance management with Aimé Césaire airport CTR.
Grand-Case, Marigot, Orient Bay, Terres Basses. Strict adherence to international borders: no cross-border flights without separate Dutch SMCAA clearance.
Gustavia, Saint-Jean, Flamands, Colombier. Careful coordination around Rémy de Haenen airport approach and high-end residential estates.
Network Standards
100%
AlphaTango Registered
Every independent partner holds a valid DGAC/EASA European operator registration number.
5 Days
Prefecture Notice
Mandatory statutory notification window strictly observed for populated area flights (STS-01).
EC 785/2004
Aviation Liability
Each network partner is contractually required to carry dedicated third-party aviation insurance.
48h max
Guaranteed Quote
Airspace feasibility study, operator assignment, and comprehensive quote delivery in 48h max.
Free Feasibility Study & Quote in 48h Max
Complete the form specifying your location, operation type, and scheduling requirements. Receive your detailed quote within 48h max.
Airspace analysis: Immediate verification of AlphaTango geozones, airport CTRs, and active NOTAMs.
Local operator assignment: Selection of a vetted licensed pilot equipped with calibrated sensors.
Safety & Full Compliance: Operations conducted under the partner's operational responsibility and dedicated aviation insurance.
Drone Caraïbes Network Operations
Operated by LES4H (Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe)
contact@dronecaraibes.com · +33 1 84 16 22 75
Aviation & Regulatory Guides
In France and across the EU, civil aviation authorities manage operator registrations on AlphaTango and remote pilot certificates (CATT/STS). Read our in-depth guides.
Heure de vol, hauteur, trajectoire, discrétion : les choix qui font la différence entre une image de drone générique et un visuel qui sert réellement la commercialisation d'une villa haut de gamme.
Toitures, façades, structures : comment un relevé aérien réalisé dans les jours suivant un événement cyclonique documente les dommages pour l'expert d'assurance, et ce qui rend le constat opposable.
Points chauds, diodes de by-pass, chaînes défaillantes : ce qu'une inspection thermique par drone identifie sur une centrale solaire tropicale, et les conditions de vol qui rendent la mesure exploitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a specific question about airspace feasibility or operational permits? Our flight desk answers you.
No. That is a common misconception. The DGAC does not certify private operators. Under French and European (EASA) law, operators register on AlphaTango (FRA... number), produce an operations manual (MANEX), and employ licensed pilots holding theoretical (CATT) and practical certificates.
Drone Caraïbes is a commercial referral and flight qualification platform. We do not perform flights directly: we evaluate your technical requirements, verify airspace feasibility, and connect you with the most qualified local independent partner on your island.
Every independent operator in our network is contractually and legally required to maintain a dedicated third-party aircraft liability insurance policy compliant with European Regulation (EC) No 785/2004.
For flights in urban areas or near third parties (S-3 / STS-01 scenario), a prior declaration with the Prefecture (Guadeloupe, Martinique, or Saint-Martin) must be submitted at least 5 business days before the mission.
No. Direct cross-border flights without prior multi-jurisdictional clearances are strictly illegal. The French side is governed by DGAC/EASA, while Dutch Sint Maarten is governed by the SMCAA, with strict no-fly restrictions around Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM).