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Seychelles drone laws for travelers

Seychelles is flyable with preparation, but airport/controlled airspace and resort/island permissions matter quickly.

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Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority

Seychelles

Register or certify first

Registration and restricted-airspace approval

Seychelles is flyable with preparation, but airport/controlled airspace and resort/island permissions matter quickly.

Bring it

Private islands, resorts, beaches, and nature areas can add launch restrictions.

Register it

Use the SCAA drone registration system before flying.

Fly it

SCAA registration is available, including foreign passport details. Operators must follow SCAA safety guidelines.

Map check

Restricted and controlled airspace around airports requires SCAA approval.

Before you travel

  1. 01Register through SCAA before travel or before first flight.
  2. 02Ask resort/island/site managers before launching.
  3. 03Get SCAA approval for restricted or controlled airspace.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Follow SCAA guidelines and any approval conditions; numeric ceiling should be verified before flight.
Recreational
SCAA registration is available, including foreign passport details. Operators must follow SCAA safety guidelines.
Commercial work
Commercial filming or controlled/restricted airspace operations can require SCAA and site approvals.
Airspace
Restricted and controlled airspace around airports requires SCAA approval.