DETAINED for Flying a Drone in Mexico!!! Money Talks and we Walked.

[@TravelDroner]

you got real lucky it is federal airspace over any archeological zone normaly they take away your drone and fine

[@scottcooper7097]

It's always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the country's laws and regulations pertaining to drones BEFORE you leave on your trip.

[@rj32]

Outstanding. I felt the same way when I was standing there in front of that pyramid.

[@MrLuckyAndrew]

Please do a preflight check on air map to see if you could fly over certain areas or not. They have flight zones and restrictions over nation parks, airports, and resorts for a reason, and we should follow it. Good video and fly safe!

[@vickie197]

I enjoy your metal detecting skills! Great speaking voice, photography and knowledgeable input! Awesome!

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks!

[@robotpizza]

Wow, I would have been sweating this one for sure. This sounds like the premise of a horror movie. They end up being vampires, or the killer vines come out of the temple.

[@DrTones24k]

haha! easily could have went that way!

[@TrooperBri]

Whoa Nellie. That could have been an extended tour. Glad you guys are safe. Great footage BTW, what an amazing piece of history. I took the plunge a few days ago and ordered a Phantom 3 to monkey around with.

[@hectorayub2594]

I feel bad knowing what the corruption in my country, prevent people who want to promote our cultures, specially a drone pilot colleague.

[@yerdigginitmetaldetecting]

Hey, just look at the memories you've created, you'll have this story to tell for the rest of you life. The drone footage was great, hope the bribe money wasn't too much for you. 😎 GL&HH!

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks! It was worth it for the memory alone!

[@tuanoful]

You should have paid the fee and done what the law there requires of you. By paying the security guard on the side, you're just helping corruption thrive.... good job.

[@RobertSmith-ue2mn]

Depends on your perspective of which entity is really being corrupt. Who owns the land and how did they get ownership for what a being on earth can do on earth?

[@maxh.8788]

you do not know what you are talking about. It is a serious fine flying a drone there. I think its like 400,000.00 MXN$ thats about $20000.00 USD and they probably would have ended up in jail. Also new rules are any drone over 250g needs to be registered in Mexico and only Mexican citizens can register. Flying an unregistered drone is additional fine. The governments are the ones corrupt, the security guard probably had to pay his boss off to keep quiet and keep their jobs. This could have ended very badly.

[@daveguillen244]

What a bunch of bitches

[@johngill4524]

Very surprised you got your drone back

[@DrTones24k]

Me too!

[@where2fly302]

Love the video! Thumbs-up from the Where2fly team:)

[@treasuretom13]

Did I see a liquor dispenser in your room? Great ariel shots of Chichen Itza!

[@EXOTICLEX]

Going next week and was thinking of flying mine there but nowhere near actually flying over it. Was just wanting a clear shot several hundred yards away.

[@5280Adventures]

Beautiful footage. Thanks for sharing

[@jaecult]

He said "no signs were posted" 😂

[@Steelgreyeyes]

Made the trip in 1989 ... an awesome memory to say the least. Hopefully you got to try the food at the hotel just outside the gates ..... the best Flan I have ever encountered anywhere, even in the rest of the Yucatan! Bus drivers then had a warning light and buzzer that would come on to make them stay below 180 kmh .... somewhere around 75 mph. It hard to imagine that Chinchen Itza is 23 sq mile of crushed shells .... when those shells are two hours away by modern transport. If you are getting wet hope it is a Xel-hia!!

[@thephantom39]

Cool place. When I went there you were still allowed to climb up all the structures 😀

[@Metal4Detecting]

Great video brother. Those were great shots you got with the drone . I'm glad you got to keep them . Best wishes GL&HH

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks!

[@mitommy3430]

Cool video- just got your book in the mail yesterday, looking forward to the read

[@DrTones24k]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for your support!

[@midwest-ther8059]

Bucket list trip brother.Thanks for sharing. GL & HH!

[@ChristopherCircelli]

Thanks for the footage. If you really want to see some crazy ruins and stuff I recommend heading over to Cambodia and visiting Angkor Wat. It is probably one of my favorite places I have been. If this amazed you then you would be blown away there.

[@DrTones24k]

I'll have to check those out!

[@MatthewPfeil]

Great video Brandon! I really need to try one of them sky blenders out. Maybe have my son fly it as I'll sure a heck crash it into something! The footage was breathtaking. Glad you made it out of there without any other hassle. Yeah, sure there are those who have their opinions of what is right and wrong, however is there a crime if there is no posted sign on filming or taking a photo? That is where the corruption lays. You did good my friend!

[@DrTones24k]

Let me know if you're interested in getting on of those flying blenders 😂 I'll get you the best price 👍

[@MatthewPfeil]

DrTones24k I'll need to dig up a few more of them yellow rocks before then. 😁 When I'm ready, I'll send you a PM.

[@DrTones24k]

Sounds good and good luck!

[@candysantillo3325]

Did I see you get emotional? That was touching 💞

[@candysantillo3325]

Scary stuff I know that you're now safe but my heart was pounding.That could have gone so wrong so fast.Whew.

[@DronemanJoeRc]

Nice video my friend. A friend of mine lived in Mexico for years and he said always keep some cash on hand bc thats how you get away with stuff..

[@pastmasters9591]

Absolutely captivating! Best film yet my friend

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks man!

[@rjohnson17]

Dr Tones, you're awesome! I've been watching you since your early video of the street tear out in that old town I think in Omaha. I can't find the video, I think it was before you became Dr. Tones. I love your videos and you inspire me to enjoy life and detecting. And I hope to find a wife who will support me as yours does. Keep up the good work.

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks man! The right woman will come along !

[@charlestemple634]

I have detected extensively in Mexico and, as everywhere, I went out of my way to know the local law before I got started. Ancient native sites like Chichen Itza are protected and detecting is not allowed. Spanish and modern sites are good to go. Drones are restricted. It's wise to consult an attorney, employ a guide, and even let local law enforcement know what you're doing.

[@AC-fv7kt]

Charles Temple Well that would require thinking of others instead of himself....which he didn't do. This is why things have to get regulated and enforced....lack of common sense. (What if the drone malfunctions and crashes into or lands on a pillar....would he just climb it and get it down?) Then they are all roped off with signs making people stay back so many feet. I bet people love hearing and seeing the drone in their photos..... Same as detecting, one guy goes and does what he wants and booom....cannot allow detecting here anymore.....rrrrrrrrrrrr

[@TravelWriteLive]

@@AC-fv7kt calm down.

[@AC-fv7kt]

@@TravelWriteLive yeah, I had an issue at the time here locally where people were doing stupid things (like in this video with him) which caused local chaos and of course big brother (government) had to step in and regulate by banning activities because one idiot had to make a video for themselves....some people can just be frustrating....my bad

[@augustovazquez2641]

Lucky guy, you first need to apply for flying over archaeological sites and pay a fee and that still doesn't guarantee approval. I think a fine would've cost you around $450 usd.

[@jimmycrossbones5454]

Man that's so wild. Keep it up.

[@chuck.oaks1]

Close call bro! Have you since looked up any rules and regs about flying drones in Mexico? I'm sure they have them about national landmarks and protected areas...but they should for sure post something. Maybe now they will so you'll know ahead of time.

[@ObiTrev]

POLICIA: Look flying money! Find the wallet its attached to!

[@DrTones24k]

Haha! So true!

[@My_Little_Hobby]

Screw the haters and fly where you got a fly. I snuck mine in xcaret and loved every moment of it. Next time stand in the parking lot and then fly as they probably can't say much as long as you're not standing in the park is that how it works in most places as nobody owns the airspace above their property.

[@solimat7677]

Phew. At least you were in a touristy area. It beats having a breach loading rifle in your face for metal detecting in the mountains of Chihuahua.

[@DrTones24k]

dang.... yup

[@historypreserved7495]

Awesome quality man! What camera do you use? A DSLR?

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks! I use a Sony a6500 for most of the cinematic looking stuff 👍

[@CarlosLopez-yx8ly]

DrTones24k you can take pictures too?

[@Serega_Krokodil]

HELLO!Your one of my fav utubers!Good luck my friend ! LIKE

[@DrTones24k]

Thank you!!!

[@Hill9277]

Peanut butter and jealous!! Awesome footage so worth it!!!

[@scottlaakso7075]

There are signs on the way in, if you want to video you have to pay an additional fee, I am not sure if drones are even allowed. If you didn't pay then they had every right to detain you. And don't make it seem like they are the corrupt ones, you paid them...

[@procaliadventures]

The question is: did you pay the additional fee that gives you filming video rights? if you did not, you broke the law, its like 70 pesos or 4 us dlls. the general admission does not include it. next time ask if your not sure and save 76 us dlls. and also next time refráin from mocking and acting like you deserve a high five because you contributed with a corrupt system! i understand your situation in that moment, ok , you got away with it and thats great but why make it public? nice video as usual. and hope to meet you soon and pillage together. BS Y FP

[@DrTones24k]

I would have gladly paid the fee up front but it was't made knowledgable. I asked our tour guide and didn't get an accurate response

[@procaliadventures]

DrTones24k yes, i know, a coupple months ago i whent to Malinalco , there in a mountain we have one of the 4 monolithic pyramids ib the world , its an amazing place to visit and the.story is amazing. on this trip is where i learned about this additional fee we got to pay if we shoot video, i was like, are you kidding me. if it wasnt because of a joke i made of how much for a pick and a shovel i also would of missed that info, hahaha. gota go, will continue latter.... BS Y FP

[@kevinhudson6256]

I agree ProCali! I would not have made light of it tbo! They were damn lucky to get off so easy imo! I would not have put my drone up there unless I had a def ok from a manager on the property. Footage looks great though.

[@TravelDroner]

tramites.inah.gob.mx/INAH-00-001.html here is the fee its 600 us to film with your drone at any archeological site in mexico and has to be done before few days you going to fly if they catch you with this footage they will go after you the INAH and make you pay they are suing several people already

[@ceeIoc]

is drone allowed in mexico city?

[@BigDoggCaseAdventures]

I just want to say thank you for sharing these video. Not sure if I will ever get to make to a place as cool as that but seeing these videos is pretty awesome. Your overhead shots with the drone were amazing. Keep up your good work Sir DrTones24k.

[@NadoJoe]

Why couldn’t u ever go to a place like that? Pretty simple.

[@BigDoggCaseAdventures]

@@NadoJoe because I'm busy with life and family.

[@TomL2025]

Hello, I am wondering if I can bring a Mavic Pro and fly in Mexico ? I don’t want to break the law

[@maintoc]

Interesting events, for sure. I see that lots of others have mentioned il/legalities; fines; bribes; etc., so I'll leave those alone. ~ For the buildings with the rows/grids of columns, is it known if they were ever once covered with a roof or were they made and intended to be open at the top as they are now?

[@DrTones24k]

Used to have a wooden roof 👍

[@maintoc]

Thanks for the answer. :)

[@imdrunken]

sounds about right for mexico

[@LIDigga]

Ha Ha ...Your a trip....No Mos!!!Great footage bro 🖒

[@tesimpamonami9188]

Hi DrTones24k, I am flying to Cancun this month with my Mavic, do there is any restrictions or Fees to pay at the Mexican Customs? Do there any problem that I need to be aware regarding My Drone? Thanks

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Wowzer, I’m new to drones. Planning on brining it from Canada to Cancun, and get some footage of the resort and beach...how or who can I ask...? Thx

[@jacintohernandez3685]

number5ful Inah.gob.mx u got to go to that website to get a pertit so u can fly drones at ruins in mexico its about ten days proces

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

jacinto hernandez okay thx for the quick reply! If I only want to fly at the resort and beach, is a permit still needed? Thank you:)

[@richardwarnock2789]

Hi Man you were trouble glad you got out of that nice video imagine if you did some metal detector in there how long did you two stop shaking!!?

[@moto3308]

Awesome brother!

[@brandonz2295]

What happened to the good old metal detecting. I miss those days.

[@DrTones24k]

Oh, this was just a vacation bruh. Thats still what I do. Just be patient please

[@luisibanezvdjla]

Gorgeous footage.

[@YFZMoto]

LOL I told you they would do this in the last Video ;) been there done that. Cash Talks down there a lot of the time.

[@EugenioGastelum]

Thanks for visiting my country and contributing with corruption. Corruption needs 2 actors to occur. Next time you visit my country don't break the laws and if you break them pay the fines and don't contribute with corruption.

[@Julius_S]

Wow. How incredibly disrespectful to fly a drone over an archaeological and indigenous cultural site in another country without even doing a 10 second google search to see if you're allowed to.

[@diggerodell7655]

From all I've heard about Mexico, bribery and payoffs are the only way to get around (outside of certain protected tourist areas) . It's the same in a lot of other countries including a few I've been to.

[@vconerretrujillo2104]

lol money always talks here in mexco. greetngs from michoacan mex

[@rco8499]

y estas orgulloso de eso pedazo de ignorante?

[@mrmattg7187]

Did the airport give you any problems when going through customs in Mexico with your drone?

[@anthonylunagonzalez]

MRMatt G no they dont say anything . Its ok to bring it into mexico

[@tallicafan85]

do you have your commercial license???

[@m3sca1]

Lol. I watch another channel called Hidden Inca Tours...he uses a dji phantom all the time over ancient ruins.

[@procaliadventures]

m3sca1 yes, and he pays te additional fee for filming video on INAH protected land. its that easy and legal. BS Y FP

[@martyfearo2953]

Brandon you rebel lol. Great footage and glad you managed to keep all your kit mate! Thanks for sharing 😉

[@YesIndeed4787]

Man you are lucky. If it were now, you’d probably go to jail…

[@MUDSWAT]

Pretty cool man !

[@Sky1]

Pretty sure they were just trying to screw you out of your money.

[@rcmadness247]

living the dream

[@officalNAT]

Cool!

[@milesnn]

Whoa u are very lucky glad to

[@larrystewart5840]

Brandon, two things, first I can't believe your wife was so cool. My ex would have let me know constantly and unendingly why I ruined her trip. Second, glad y'all didn't have to spend the evening in a Mexican jail. Definitely not on my bucket list. Cool video though !

[@DrTones24k]

Haha, yeah, my wife's a trooper!

[@TrooperBri]

For the record, he's not talking about me.

[@wooden5c]

Great Footage

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks!

[@Wwally]

Great video

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks!

[@joemiholics6777]

It's clear that you did actually get to do a little "Digging"... You two "DUG" yourselves outta that Surprising Lil' Mess... ALSO... "STUFF" like that... Only ADDS to your (Awesome) Memories, together... 😉 Great to know you left there with everything thing that you brought there.... EXCEPT, for the Bribe $'s, that is... 😄 EXCELLENT VIDEOGRAPHY Brandon...!!! 🎈💸🎈 📹 📵 💡 😎---- HaH...!!! 👉🕹️🖕

[@DrTones24k]

Haha! we got lucky for sure! Thanks again for watching!

[@thefumblebum6346]

Now you've stirred up a controversy Dr. Tones. I've been trying to figure out your strategy for some time now, then you took off Globe Trotting. (Not that that is a bad thing) I was happy with the Detecting old street and side walk tear outs here in the MidWest, USA. But I'm a simple old guy who has no desire to travel abroad anymore. I will however, watch KZbinrs traveling. If I may interject, perhaps you should consider the buddy system when traveling to Mexico and other places. Maybe team up with someone that already knows the rules. Even other KZbinrs. Exploring with Josh (2.4M Subs) travels with other KZbinrs, meets with and greets KZbinrs in the host country and has experienced breakneck growth. I'm sure they have plenty of treasure hunters in Mexico. Procali has been doing a knock out job with his finds, but seems to be turned off a bit by doing videos in English, which is fine. Ed The Beach Hunter does a bilingual Video and does a great job. Brandon, you do better videos than 99% of the treasure hunting KZbinrs on here. Use that to your advantage. Though controversy can be good for some KZbin platforms, not so much of treasure hunting. As treasure hunters, we tend to be secretive and protective of our sites, which sometimes gets in the way of cooperation. When dealing with those who are different, you bridge the gaps with commonality, not controversy. Just my 3-cent silver piece worth. BTW, another great video. Keep them coming.

[@DrTones24k]

I've done several meetups in the past. The problem is just as you said, you're trying to get other treasure hunters to share. I've watched Josh's channel blow up too. His video locations are key. His content isn't anything special in my opinion. It's just frequent. Unfortunately "frequent" and "finds" are two things that detecting channels need to succeed and they're the two things I don't have. Time and locations (that I can travel to regularly) that produce finds consistently.

[@thefumblebum6346]

Very good points, no doubt. Keep plugging away my friend, and Happy hunting. Love the videos.

[@DrTones24k]

Thanks! Will do!

[@martinarnaud1266]

Soooooo you don't think it's a good idea to take my drone. I'm heading to playa del Carmen in Sept.

[@DrTones24k]

just make sure you're in good airspace

[@silverpatriot568]

yeah pocket fine from your hands to there pockets.like them day of the dead skulls .

[@pigoff123]

I hope you don't take a drone tomorrow

[@mr.beepers1823]

You were extremely lucky to get back to civilization in one piece!! Money talks in Mexico, but much more could have happened to you and yours. Glad you were able to keep your memories alive and on KZbin!! Thanks for the rare footage of the ancient Mayan ruins!! They really worked their ass off to build such intricate and perfect structures!!

[@DrTones24k]

such an impressive piece of history!

[@aaronsalazar9351]

If you dont know the rules of the Chichen Itza place, better dont say notthing. Chichen Itza place a special tax for film. Thats it. This guy doesnt pay for it. As the same way in America you pay for places near to show, this is the way this place work. All the money they get, its for maintenance. Simple.

[@danieljosuebalamceballos9416]

Back to civilization? Why spend thousands of dollars visiting a place that ´doesn´t meet my selfish and stupid idea of perfection'? We don´t want people like you visiting us in Mexico. Such an ignorant.

[@irinasha8487]

Mr. Beepers you are such a fucking, fat idiot

[@pinstripingbybear.]

you lucky jerk... lol my luck I would be in jail in MX somewhere. I just got your book in the mail yesterday I hope it tells you how to get out a stuff like this in it lol

[@DrTones24k]

haha! Just got LUCKY!

[@waynegrant3283]

...and just think, you could have stood with the street vendors and sold the only known drone footage to other tourist...for bookoo bucks!

[@bpmakesithappen8395]

Same thing happened to me at Tulum. When they took me to the office they wanted my memory card. Didn't get it though😎

[@danieljosuebalamceballos9416]

It is prohibited by the Federal Law, to film or record video in any archaeological site/museum. It has noting to do with specific local regulations. The Federal Government owns the copyright so, it makes a lot of sense that they wanted your memory card. Did you know that you could be arrested for refusing so? It pisses you off when foreigners go to your country and think they can break the law right? So, What gives you the right to come to Mexico and do that?

[@martinarnaud1266]

Very nice video. Love that place. Check out the videos i did when i was there in Sept. Tell me what you think. You'll find it at Martin arnaud. Thx.

[@meincantatusvideos381]

Is the law in Mexico to registered drone is not corrupted it calls a fee to fly a drone

[@blesiMN]

Scammed.

[@pondguru]

Lucky your heads weren't removed by the Cartel and left on your relatives doorsteps. A bribe is worth paying in a country where corruption runs rampant for sure. Excellent footage of a really nice site - hope to visit there one day myself (without a drone, lol)

[@tuanoful]

Do you know why corruption works? because people are willing to be corrupt. He should not have done that, he is an ass for doing it

[@johnblasquez9174]

dude, I just saw your video and if you paid any amount of money, they got you!! They shouldn't ask you for any money because your drone is just for recreative and fun usage!! That drone is categorized as a Micro Drone and it doesn't need any permission to fly.

[@maxh.8788]

that drone is over 250g it need registration. Until they make lighter drones UAV owners are screwed travelling with them most countries now require registration anything over 250g

[@norarae4427]

So you think you're all that because you gave a mordida and then have the gall to publish it?

[@djc3740]

u got scamed

[@DrTones24k]

Oh I'm sure

[@Ocotlancoins71]

jajajaja I going to be honest with you thank to the guys the accept you money you are free to go and keep you drone so next time you go to any country now you know learn to ask for a permission to fly you drone

[@pa3sRLP]

Never take the liberty of just flying a UAV without doing proper research. This irresponsibility gives the drone community a bad name and makes the laws even tighter to fly recreationally. It also gives a bad general public perception towards content creators. Plus, your video is promoting bribery and your video thumb photo encourages others to develop a perception that all they need to do is pay someone off to get away with improper activities in other countries. Now this will jack up the grease-money prices for other tourist/drone operators in Mexico, because those guys who do take pay-offs, now know that this is a lucrative racket for them.

[@bucki58]

Make Mexico Great Again!!

[@djakious]

Grow up, follow the laws, and don't be a terrible American. Their rules are there for a reason and if you had done simple research (which I'm sure you did) you would know you were breaking the law. Pathetic. Footage isn't even that cool. Can find better that was legally filmed.