Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority
Eswatini
Permit path requiredRegister or apply before operating
Eswatini has an official RPAS/UAV/drone approval path. Apply before flight and expect sectoral approvals for sensitive operations.
Bring it
Carry ESWACAA approval documents when traveling with the drone.
Register it
Use ESWACAA RPAS/UAV/drone requirements and online application route.
Fly it
Register or apply as required before flying; do not assume casual use is exempt.
Map check
Avoid airports, controlled airspace, night operations, public events, and sensitive sites unless authorized.
Before you travel
- 01Submit ESWACAA RPAS/UAV/drone application.
- 02Secure sectoral approvals where required.
- 03Prepare pilot, aircraft, insurance, and operations documents.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- Approval-specific; follow ESWACAA operating specifications.
- Recreational
- Register or apply as required before flying; do not assume casual use is exempt.
- Commercial work
- Commercial operations require ESWACAA approval and operating specifications.
- Airspace
- Avoid airports, controlled airspace, night operations, public events, and sensitive sites unless authorized.