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South Sudan drone laws for travelers

South Sudan's official aviation materials refer to unmanned aircraft operations requiring special authorization. Do not fly or import without SSCAA confirmation.

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South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority

South Sudan

Permit path required

Special authorization required

South Sudan's official aviation materials refer to unmanned aircraft operations requiring special authorization. Do not fly or import without SSCAA confirmation.

Bring it

Carry SSCAA and any security/local approvals if entering with a drone.

Register it

Use SSCAA channels or e-services where applicable.

Fly it

No casual visitor route was confirmed; get special authorization first.

Map check

Avoid Juba controlled airspace, airports, UN/security areas, borders, crowds, and sensitive sites unless cleared.

Before you travel

  1. 01Secure SSCAA special authorization.
  2. 02Prepare aircraft/pilot details and operation plan.
  3. 03Get local, security, or site permissions.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Authorization-only; follow SSCAA conditions.
Recreational
No casual visitor route was confirmed; get special authorization first.
Commercial work
Commercial, NGO, mapping, or media work requires SSCAA authorization and local coordination.
Airspace
Avoid Juba controlled airspace, airports, UN/security areas, borders, crowds, and sensitive sites unless cleared.