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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.

The trip, step by step

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.
Commercial work
Commercial, NGO, mapping, or media work requires SSCAA authorization and local coordination.

Compare the route

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

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