Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Botswana
Permit path requiredRegistration plus security vetting
Botswana has huge safari value, but foreign visitors should arrange CAAB paperwork before bringing or flying a drone.
The trip, step by step
- Bring it
- Non-citizens and non-residents should apply to CAAB in writing before bringing an RPA into Botswana.
- Register it
- CAAB registration is limited to citizens or residents of Botswana, so visitors cannot register an RPA themselves. Coordinate with CAAB before travel or use a licensed local operator.
- Fly it
- Possible only after CAAB registration/certificate and required vetting or permissions.
- Map check
- Avoid airports, wildlife areas, private reserves, and protected areas unless CAAB and site approval is clear.
Before you travel
- 01Submit CAAB RPA certificate/registration forms.
- 02Provide passport/ID, vetting documents, RPA manual, and proof of payment as applicable.
- 03Obtain written CAAB approval before import/use, plus reserve or site permissions.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- Per CAAB authorization; do not assume above 400 ft / 120 m AGL without written approval.
- Commercial work
- Requires appropriate CAAB RPAS authorization or certification and likely project-specific permissions.