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Seychelles drone laws for travelers

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

-4.70° · 55.50°

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Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority

Seychelles

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.

Max altitude: Follow SCAA guidelines and any approval conditions; numeric ceiling should be verified before flight.
Commercial work: Commercial filming or controlled/restricted airspace operations can require SCAA and site approvals.

Compare the route

Registration, import, and commercial-work rules can change at the border even when the flight looks identical.