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Mozambique drone laws for travelers

Mozambique should be handled as an IACM approval country. Do not fly until the authority confirms the current RPAS process in writing.

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Instituto de Aviacao Civil de Mocambique

Mozambique

Permit path required

IACM written approval required

Mozambique should be handled as an IACM approval country. Do not fly until the authority confirms the current RPAS process in writing.

Bring it

Have IACM correspondence or approval ready before arrival.

Register it

Confirm current IACM registration or application requirements before import.

Fly it

Confirm the current private/recreational RPAS path with IACM before travel.

Map check

Avoid airports, controlled airspace, parks, beaches with crowds, borders, and infrastructure unless authorized.

Before you travel

  1. 01Get written IACM approval.
  2. 02Prepare aircraft, pilot, insurance, and purpose details.
  3. 03Secure local park, site, or filming permissions where needed.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Authorization-only; follow IACM approval.
Recreational
Confirm the current private/recreational RPAS path with IACM before travel.
Commercial work
Commercial, mapping, humanitarian, or filming use requires IACM coordination and written approval.
Airspace
Avoid airports, controlled airspace, parks, beaches with crowds, borders, and infrastructure unless authorized.

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