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Angola drone laws for travelers

Angola requires a permission-first approach. ANAC warns that drone use without prior authorization violates aviation safety and security rules.

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Autoridade Nacional da Aviacao Civil

Angola

Permit path required

Prior ANAC authorization required

Angola requires a permission-first approach. ANAC warns that drone use without prior authorization violates aviation safety and security rules.

Bring it: Carry ANAC authorization before entering with a drone.
Register it: Confirm current ANAC licensing or certification requirements before import.
Fly it: Do not fly recreationally without prior ANAC authorization.
Map check: Avoid airports, controlled airspace, military/security areas, oil and infrastructure sites, crowds, and cities unless approved.

Max altitude: ANAC circular C0002/15: at most 122 m (400 ft), outside a 10 km radius of airports, within visual line of sight about 500 m from the pilot, and no night flights (18:00 to 05:30).
Commercial work: Commercial or filming work requires ANAC approval and any local or site permissions.

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Registration, import, and commercial-work rules can change at the border even when the flight looks identical.