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Ethiopia drone laws for travelers

The official ECAA site confirms the authority and contact path, but no simple public tourist drone procedure was confirmed. Get written guidance before packing.

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By Joel Kelly

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Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority

Ethiopia

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Contact ECAA before import or flight

The official ECAA site confirms the authority and contact path, but no simple public tourist drone procedure was confirmed. Get written guidance before packing.

The trip, step by step

Bring it: Treat drone import as permission-first until ECAA confirms the current process.
Register it: No public visitor UAS registration portal was confirmed.
Fly it: Do not assume recreational visitor flights are accepted without written ECAA confirmation.
Map check: Confirm with ECAA and avoid airports, controlled airspace, government/security sites, and protected areas.

Before you travel

01Get written ECAA guidance or authorization.
02Prepare purpose, locations, dates, aircraft details, and pilot credentials.
03Secure local or site permissions for filming or protected areas.

Operating notes

Max altitude: Not publicly confirmed for tourist use; follow ECAA authorization.
Commercial work: Coordinate with ECAA before import, filming, mapping, or paid work.

Compare the route

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