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Asia-Pacific drone rules

Samoa drone laws for travelers

Samoa requires a drone permit application through MWTI/Civil Aviation. Submit at least 7 working days before the proposed operation.

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Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure

Samoa

Permit path required

Drone permit required

Samoa requires a drone permit application through MWTI/Civil Aviation. Submit at least 7 working days before the proposed operation.

Bring it

Do not wait until arrival; apply before travel and carry the permit.

Register it

Permit application collects drone type, serial number, specifications, operator identity, purpose, dates, and locations.

Fly it

Leisure use still requires an RPAS/drone permit application and fee.

Map check

Operations near aerodromes or outside standard Part 101 conditions require additional detail and may require an exposition.

Before you travel

  1. 01Cover letter to Secretary for Transport/CEO and copied Civil Aviation contacts.
  2. 02Drone images, serial number, specifications, and operator ID/passport.
  3. 03Dates, times, locations, purpose, and insurance/business license if applicable.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Permit-specific; operate within Part 101/102 and permit conditions.
Recreational
Leisure use still requires an RPAS/drone permit application and fee.
Commercial work
Commercial/other use requires permit application, higher fee, and insurance where required.
Airspace
Operations near aerodromes or outside standard Part 101 conditions require additional detail and may require an exposition.