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Africa drone rules

Ghana drone laws for travelers

Ghana is workable if paperwork is done, but foreign temporary use still needs GCAA approval and inspection.

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Ghana Civil Aviation Authority

Ghana

Permit path required

Import plus registration or temporary approval

Ghana is workable if paperwork is done, but foreign temporary use still needs GCAA approval and inspection.

Bring it

Written GCAA approval is required before importing or clearing an RPAS.

Register it

GCAA Part 28 requires registration/approval; foreign temporary use is addressed in the registration process.

Fly it

Requires GCAA registration or temporary approval, safety course/CBT, and written approval.

Map check

Restricted, prohibited, danger, special-use, and no-fly zones require prior authorization.

Before you travel

  1. 01Apply for import clearance and/or temporary use approval before arrival.
  2. 02Complete GCAA application, CONOPS/job aid, ID, safety course, and fee steps.
  3. 03Present the drone for inspection and carry approval/registration documents.

Operating notes

Max altitude
400 ft AGL for private/recreational VLOS unless GCAA approves otherwise.
Recreational
Requires GCAA registration or temporary approval, safety course/CBT, and written approval.
Commercial work
Requires GCAA RPAS commercial certification or ROC process.
Airspace
Restricted, prohibited, danger, special-use, and no-fly zones require prior authorization.