If you are flying drones in Africa, then you need to know the drone rules. On this page we list the drone laws in African Countries: Each African Country is listed showing a summary of drone regulation by country – Follow links to the desired Country Drone Regulations where you will find Official links and Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
NOTE: Countries are grouped into Continents using Wikipedia List of countries by continents. Some countries may be listed on multiple continents.
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Algeria Drone Laws
According to ENNA, Drone operations are restricted in Algeria without permission and not regulated. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Algeria Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Angola Drone Laws
According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Angola. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Angola Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Benin Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Benin, subject to ANAC regulations. Official links and Benin Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Botswana Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Botswana, subject to CAAB regulations. Official links and Botswana Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Burkina Faso Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Burkina Faso, subject to ANAC regulations. Official links and Burkina Faso Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Burundi Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Burundi, subject to AACB regulations. Official links and Burundi Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Cameroon Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Cameroon, subject to CCAA regulations. Official links and Cameroon Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Cape Verde Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Cape Verde, subject to AAC regulations. Official links and Cape Verdei Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Central African Republic Drone Laws
According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in the Central African Republic. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Central African Republic Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Chad Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Chad, subject to ADAC regulations. Official links and Chad Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Comoros Drone Laws
According to ANACM, Drone operations are not regulated in Comoros. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Comoros Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Djibouti Drone Laws
According to ACAM, Drone operations are not regulated in Djibouti. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Djibouti Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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DR Congo Drone Laws
Drone operations are allowed in DR Congo, subject to CAADRC regulations. Official links and DR Congo Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Egypt Drone Laws
According to ECAA, drone operations are technically legal in Egypt subject to ECAA regulations. Obtaining consent is very difficult. Official links and Egypt Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Equatorial Guinea Drone Laws
Drone operations are not regulated in Equatorial Guinea. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Equitorial Guinea Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Eritrea Drone Laws
According to ECAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Eritrea. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Eritrea Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Ethiopia Drone Laws
Drone operations are allowed in Ethiopia, subject to ECAA regulations. Official links and Ethiopia Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Gabon Drone Laws
Drone operations are allowed in Gabon, subject to ANAC regulations. Official links and Gabon Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Gambia Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in the Gambia, subject to CAA regulations. Official links and Gambia Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Ghana Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Ghana, subject to GCAA regulations. Official links and Ghana Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Guinea Drone Laws
According to AGAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Guinea. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Guinea Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Guinea-Bissau Drone Laws
According to ANSAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Guinea-Bissau. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Guinea-Bissau Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Ivory Coast Drone Laws
Drone operations are allowed in the Ivory Coast, subject to ANAC regulations. Official links and Ivory Coast Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Kenya Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Kenya, subject to KCAA regulations. Official links and Kenya Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Lesotho Drone Laws
According to CAD, Drone operations are not regulated in Lesotho. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Lesotho Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Liberia Drone Laws
According to LCAA, drone operations are allowed in Liberia, and drafted regulations are not adopted yet. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Liberia Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Libya Drone Laws
According to the CAA, Drone operations are prohibited in Libya without permission from the CAA. Official links and Libya Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Madagascar Drone Laws
Drones are allowed for commercial use in Madagascar, with permission from, and subject to ACM regulations. Official links and Madagascar Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Malawi Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Malawi, subject to DCA regulations. Official links and Malawi Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Mali Drone Laws
According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Mali. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Mali Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Mauritania Drone Laws
According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Mauritania. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Mauritania Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Mauritius Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Mauritius, subject to DCA regulations. Official links and Mauritius Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Morocco Drone Laws
According to DGCA, Drone operations are not regulated in Morocco. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Morocco Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Mozambique Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Mozambique, subject to IACM regulations. Official links and Mozambique Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Namibia Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Namibia, subject to NCAA regulations. Official links and Namibia Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Niger Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Niger, subject to ANAC regulations. Official links and Niger Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Nigeria Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Nigeria, subject to NCAA regulations. Official links and Nigeria Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Republic of the Congo Drone Laws
According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Congo. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Republic of the Congo Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Rwanda Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Rwanda, subject to CAA regulations. Official links and Rwanda Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Sao Tome and Principe Drone Laws
According to INAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Sao Tome and Principe. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and São Tomé and Principe Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Senegal Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Senegal, subject to ANACIM regulations. Official links and Senegal Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Seychelles Drone Laws
According to the SCAA, flying drones is legal in Seychelles, but certain regulations must be strictly followed. Official links and Seychelles Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Sierra Leone Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Sierra Leone, subject to SLCAA regulations. Official links and Sierra Leone Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Somalia Drone Laws
According to SCAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Somalia. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Somalia Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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South Africa Drone Laws
According to the SACAA, flying drones is legal in South Africa, but certain regulations must be strictly followed. Official links and South Africa Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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South Sudan Drone Laws
According to SSCAA, Drone operations are not regulated in South Sudan. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and South Sudan Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Sudan Drone Laws
According to SCAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Sudan. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Sudan Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Swaziland Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Swaziland, subject to SWACAA regulations. Official links and Swaziland Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Tanzania Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Tanzania, subject to TCAA regulations. Official links and Tanzania Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Togo Drone Laws
According to ANAC, drone operations are allowed in Togo if granted permission and under strict regulations administered by ANAC. Official links and Togo Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Tunisia Drone Laws
According to OACA, Drone operations are not regulated in Tunisia. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Tunisia Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Uganda Drone Laws
According to CAA, Drone operations are allowed in Uganda but essentially limited to Ugandans, and subject to CAA regulations. Official links and Uganda Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
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Zambia Drone Laws
According to ZCAA, drones are allowed in Zambia, subject to ZCAA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Zimbabwe Drone Laws
Drones are allowed in Zimbabwe, subject to CAAZ regulations. Official links and Zimbabwe Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial and government drone flyers.
