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Sierra Leone drone laws for travelers

Sierra Leone has official UAS regulations and an online drone registration service. Register and get any needed permission before flying.

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Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority

Sierra Leone

Register or certify first

Register with SLCAA before flying

Sierra Leone has official UAS regulations and an online drone registration service. Register and get any needed permission before flying.

Bring it

Have registration/permission documents available at entry and during operations.

Register it

Use the official drone registration service for a certificate of registration.

Fly it

Registration is the safe baseline; check SLCAA permission requirements before leisure flying.

Map check

Avoid Freetown/Lungi controlled airspace, airports, crowds, sensitive sites, and restricted areas unless authorized.

Before you travel

  1. 01Get drone registration certificate.
  2. 02Secure SLCAA permission where required.
  3. 03Prepare aircraft, pilot, insurance, and project details.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Follow SLCAA Part 6B and any approval conditions.
Recreational
Registration is the safe baseline; check SLCAA permission requirements before leisure flying.
Commercial work
Commercial work must comply with SLCAA UAS regulations and any operating approvals.
Airspace
Avoid Freetown/Lungi controlled airspace, airports, crowds, sensitive sites, and restricted areas unless authorized.

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