Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
Nigeria
Strict or complexNCAA RPAS certification path
Nigeria has an official RPAS framework and service path. Commercial and organized operations require NCAA certification or authorization, so visitors should plan early.
Bring it
Carry approval documents if entering with drone equipment.
Register it
Use NCAA RPAS service materials and the current drone portal or service route.
Fly it
Do not assume a tourist mini-drone exemption; verify the current NCAA portal and local airspace restrictions before flight.
Map check
Coordinate with NCAA/NAMA where controlled airspace, airports, cities, events, or sensitive areas are involved.
Before you travel
- 01Prepare NCAA RPAS application or certification documents where applicable.
- 02Compile aircraft, pilot, insurance, safety, and operations documents.
- 03Get ATC or site approvals for controlled or sensitive locations.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- Follow NCAA approval, NOTAM/ATC limits, and controlled-airspace restrictions.
- Recreational
- Do not assume a tourist mini-drone exemption; verify the current NCAA portal and local airspace restrictions before flight.
- Commercial work
- Requires the NCAA RPAS operator/certification process and supporting forms.
- Airspace
- Coordinate with NCAA/NAMA where controlled airspace, airports, cities, events, or sensitive areas are involved.