Department of Civil Aviation Mauritius
Mauritius
Register or certify first2024 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.
Map check
Avoid prohibited, restricted, controlled, congested, and assembly areas unless authorized.
Before you travel
- 01Register camera/data-capture drones.
- 02Check whether the operation fits Open Category or needs Specific authorization.
- 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.