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Mauritius drone laws for travelers

Mauritius has a clearer modern framework than many island destinations. Register camera drones and check the operation category before flying.

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Department of Civil Aviation Mauritius

Mauritius

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2024 UAS rules: register camera drones

Mauritius has a clearer modern framework than many island destinations. Register camera drones and check the operation category before flying.

Bring it

The camera/data-capture capability is the key trigger, even for small travel drones.

Register it

Use the Department of Civil Aviation requirements and current UAS regulations.

Fly it

Camera/data-capture drones must be registered. Toy/no-camera drones used indoors or on private premises may be exempt.

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Avoid prohibited, restricted, controlled, congested, and assembly areas unless authorized.

Before you travel

  1. 01Register camera/data-capture drones.
  2. 02Check whether the operation fits Open Category or needs Specific authorization.
  3. 03Keep people, vehicles, structures, and congested areas outside the required distances.

Operating notes

Max altitude
400 ft AGL unless permitted.
Recreational
Camera/data-capture drones must be registered. Toy/no-camera drones used indoors or on private premises may be exempt.
Commercial work
Commercial work follows open/specific/certified category authorization, with competency and manuals/checklists where required.
Airspace
Avoid prohibited, restricted, controlled, congested, and assembly areas unless authorized.

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