Drone Rules for Rick's Cafe
Rick's Cafe is a private tourism and entertainment venue located on the Negril cliffs and regularly hosts large numbers of visitors, cliff-diving activities, live entertainment, and sunset gatherings. Drone operators should obtain permission before launching, landing, or operating.
Venue Information
Rick's Cafe is one of Jamaica's best-known tourism destinations and is located along the Negril West End cliffs. The venue is known for cliff jumping, sunset viewing, live entertainment, dining, and organized visitor activities that attract large crowds throughout the day and especially during evening hours.
Drone Pilot Guidance
Drone operators should:
Obtain permission before launching, landing, or recovering a drone from venue property. Avoid flights directly above customers, cliff jumpers, performers, staff, and organized gatherings. Respect guest privacy while filming or photographing. Follow instructions from venue management and security personnel. Remain alert for changing crowd conditions, especially near sunset and during special events. Safety Considerations
The cliff areas surrounding Rick's Cafe frequently contain spectators and participants engaged in cliff-diving activities. High visitor density and active recreation may increase risks associated with low-altitude drone operations. Pilots should maintain safe separation from people and avoid creating distractions or hazards near the cliff edge and water access areas.
JCAA Requirements
Drone operators remain responsible for complying with all Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority requirements, including:
Maintaining visual line of sight. Remaining below 400 ft (122 m) above ground level. Avoiding operations over crowds and uninvolved persons. Operating in a manner that does not create hazards to people or aircraft.