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The Gambia drone laws for travelers

The Gambia has official CAA contacts, but no detailed public drone procedure was confirmed. Get GCAA written guidance before bringing a drone.

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Gambia Civil Aviation Authority

The Gambia

Strict or complex

Contact GCAA before packing

The Gambia has official CAA contacts, but no detailed public drone procedure was confirmed. Get GCAA written guidance before bringing a drone.

Bring it

Carry written GCAA guidance if entering with a drone.

Register it

No public UAS registration portal was confirmed.

Fly it

No official casual visitor path was confirmed.

Map check

Avoid Banjul International Airport, controlled airspace, government/security sites, crowds, and protected areas unless cleared.

Before you travel

  1. 01Get written GCAA guidance or approval.
  2. 02Prepare aircraft and pilot details.
  3. 03Provide location, date, purpose, and local permissions.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Not publicly confirmed; follow GCAA authorization.
Recreational
No official casual visitor path was confirmed.
Commercial work
Commercial or filming use should be cleared with GCAA and local authorities.
Airspace
Avoid Banjul International Airport, controlled airspace, government/security sites, crowds, and protected areas unless cleared.