Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
Uganda
Strict or complexImport and security clearance
Do not arrive with a drone casually; import and operation approvals route through UCAA and security clearance.
The trip, step by step
- Bring it
- Import/export requires written UCAA authorization, customs declaration, and Joint Security Office clearance.
- Register it
- UAS must be registered by UCAA before operation; remote pilot authorization/licensing may apply.
- Fly it
- Possible only within Uganda's UAS categories after registration, authorization, and site/security clearances.
- Map check
- Controlled airspace requires ATC authorization; UCAA may prohibit areas for safety or security.
Before you travel
- 01Get import authorization before travel through the UCAA/security process.
- 02Register the UAS and obtain certificates or authorizations.
- 03Submit operation request, line-ministry no-objection where relevant, security clearance, and fees.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 400 ft AGL for qualifying VLOS operations, or lower/as approved by UCAA.
- Commercial work
- Requires UCAA operator certification/authorization and security requirements.