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Uganda drone laws for travelers

Do not arrive with a drone casually; import and operation approvals route through UCAA and security clearance.

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Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Uganda

Strict or complex

Import and security clearance

Do not arrive with a drone casually; import and operation approvals route through UCAA and security clearance.

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

  1. 01Get import authorization before travel through the UCAA/security process.
  2. 02Register the UAS and obtain certificates or authorizations.
  3. 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.
Recreational
Possible only within Uganda's UAS categories after registration, authorization, and site/security clearances.
Commercial work
Requires UCAA operator certification/authorization and security requirements.
Airspace
Controlled airspace requires ATC authorization; UCAA may prohibit areas for safety or security.

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