Drone Laws in African Countries

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Drone Laws in African Countries

Countries in Africa and a summary of their drone regulatory status – Regulations for recreational and commercial drone operators with links to regulators can be found by following the link to the country page.

NOTE: Countries are grouped into Continents using Wikipedia List of countries by continents. Some countries may be listed on multiple continents.

  • Drone Laws in Algeria

    According to ENNA, Drone operations are restricted in Algeria without permission and not regulated. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Angola

    According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Angola. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Benin

    According to ANAC, drone use is allowed in Benin, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Botswana

    According to CAAB, drone use is allowed in Botswana, subject to CAAB regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Burkina Faso

    According to ANAC, drone use is allowed in Burkina Faso, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Burundi

    According to AACB, drone use is allowed in Burundi, subject to AACB regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Cameroon

    According to CCAA, drone use is allowed in Cameroon, subject to CCAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Cape Verde

    According to AAC, drone use is allowed in Cape Verde, subject to AAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Chad

    According to ADAC, drone use is allowed in Chad, subject to ADAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Djibouti

    According to ACAM, Drone operations are not regulated in Djibouti. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in DR Congo

    According to CAADRC, drone operations are allowed in DR Congo, subject to CAADRC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Egypt

    According to ECAA, drone operations are technically legal in Egypt subject to ECAA regulations.  Obtaining consent is very difficult. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Equatorial Guinea

    According to AAGE, Drone operations are not regulated in Equatorial Guinea. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Eritrea

    According to ECAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Eritrea. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Ethiopia

    According to ECAA, drone operations are allowed in Ethiopia, subject to ECAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Gabon

    According to ANAC, drone operations are allowed in Gabon, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Ghana

    According to GCAA, drone use is allowed in Ghana, subject to GCAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Guinea

    According to AGAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Guinea. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Guinea-Bissau

    According to ANSAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Guinea-Bissau. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Kenya

    According to KCAA, drone use is allowed in Kenya, subject to KCAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Lesotho

    According to CAD, Drone operations are not regulated in Lesotho. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Liberia

    According to LCAA, drone operations are allowed in Liberia, and drafted regulations are not adopted yet. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Libya

    According to the CAA, Drone operations are prohibited in Libya without permission from the CAA. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Madagascar

    According to ACM, drones are allowed for commercial use in Madagascar, with permission from, and subject to ACM regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Malawi

    According to DCA, drones are allowed in Malawi, subject to DCA regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Mali

    According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Mali. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Mauritania

    According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Mauritania. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Mauritius

    According to DCA, drones are allowed in Mauritius, subject to DCA regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Morocco

    According to DGCA, Drone operations are not regulated in Morocco. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Mozambique

    According to IACM, drones are allowed in Mozambique, subject to IACM regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Namibia

    According to NCAA, drones are allowed in Namibia, subject to NCAA regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Niger

    According to ANAC, drones are allowed in Niger, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Nigeria

    According to NCAA, drones are allowed in Nigeria, subject to NCAA regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Rwanda

    According to CAA, drones are allowed in Rwanda, subject to CAA regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Sao Tome and Principe

    According to INAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Sao Tome and Principe. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Senegal

    According to ANACIM, drones are allowed in Senegal, subject to ANACIM regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Seychelles

    According to the SCAA, flying drones is legal in Seychelles, but certain regulations must be strictly followed. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Sierra Leone

    According to SLCAA, drones are allowed in Sierra Leone, subject to SLCAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Somalia

    According to SCAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Somalia. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in South Africa

    According to the SACAA, flying drones is legal in South Africa, but certain regulations must be strictly followed. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in South Sudan

    According to SSCAA, Drone operations are not regulated in South Sudan. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Sudan

    According to SCAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Sudan. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Swaziland

    According to SWACAA, drones are allowed in Swaziland, subject to SWACAA regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Tanzania

    According to TCAA, drones are allowed in Tanzania, subject to TCAA regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in the Central African Republic

    According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in the Central African Republic. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in the Comoros

    According to ANACM, Drone operations are not regulated in Comoros. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in The Gambia

    According to CAA, drone use is allowed in the Gambia, subject to CAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in the Ivory Coast

    According to ANAC, drone operations are allowed in the Ivory Coast, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in the Republic of the Congo

    According to ANAC, Drone operations are not regulated in Congo. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Togo

    According to ANAC, drone operations are allowed in Togo if granted permission and under strict regulations administered by ANAC. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Tunisia

    According to OACA, Drone operations are not regulated in Tunisia. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Uganda

    According to CAA, Drone operations are allowed in Uganda but essentially limited to Ugandans, and subject to CAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Zambia

    According to ZCAA, drones are allowed in Zambia, subject to ZCAA regulations. Read on for more details.

  • Drone Laws in Zimbabwe

    According to CAAZ, drones are allowed in Zimbabwe, subject to CAAZ regulations. Read on for more details.