Skip to content
The Authority Suite
Drone Authority
Drone view used as travel-planning context-0.02° · 37.90°

Africa drone rules

Kenya drone laws for travelers

Kenya can be worth it, but wildlife, parks, airports, and security concerns mean permits matter more than gear choice.

Back to country map

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

Kenya

Permit path required

Permit and registration path required

Kenya can be worth it, but wildlife, parks, airports, and security concerns mean permits matter more than gear choice.

Bring it

Confirm import and operation approvals before bringing a drone.

Register it

Use KCAA UAS guidance and services.

Fly it

Drone operations are regulated by KCAA and may need registration or authorization.

Map check

National parks, wildlife areas, airports, and security zones need special caution.

Before you travel

  1. 01Check KCAA UAS requirements.
  2. 02Get park/conservancy/landowner permission.
  3. 03Coordinate commercial shoots with local production and aviation approvals.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Verify KCAA limits and permit conditions.
Recreational
Drone operations are regulated by KCAA and may need registration or authorization.
Commercial work
Commercial filming and park work require KCAA compliance and site permits.
Airspace
National parks, wildlife areas, airports, and security zones need special caution.