Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority
Rwanda
Permit path requiredRegistration, activity permit, and pilot certificate path
Rwanda has a mature drone ecosystem, but visitors should treat it as a documented permit process, not a spontaneous launch.
The trip, step by step
- Bring it
- Declare the drone on entry when required and carry permit paperwork to show local authorities.
- Register it
- Use RCAA e-services for UAS registration and activity permits. Foreigners may need a local representative.
- Fly it
- Visitors can be required to declare the drone on entry and hold registration, remote pilot certification, and activity authorization before flight.
- Map check
- Check RCAA authorization, local police/authorities, airports, parks, and security-sensitive areas.
Before you travel
- 01Register the UAS through RCAA where required.
- 02Obtain UAS Activity Permit and pilot certificate/competency as applicable.
- 03Present permits to local police or authorities when required.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- Verify RCAA permit conditions and current Part 27 limits.
- Commercial work
- Commercial work can require a UAS Activity Permit, pilot certificate, and broader UAS operator approvals.