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Zimbabwe drone laws for travelers

Victoria Falls value is high, but registration and site permissions should be arranged before any flight.

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Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Permit path required

CAAZ drone registration

Victoria Falls value is high, but registration and site permissions should be arranged before any flight.

Bring it

Declare as required and coordinate with CAAZ/ZIMRA before travel where possible.

Register it

CAAZ publishes drone registration/application forms for individuals and RPA operations.

Fly it

Requires CAAZ registration/approval; do not assume casual recreational flying is acceptable.

Map check

Airport areas, national parks, border/security zones, and Victoria Falls area need careful permission checks.

Before you travel

  1. 01Submit CAAZ CA Form 520 or applicable drone application.
  2. 02Carry CAAZ registration or approval before flying.
  3. 03Obtain site, park, or authority permission for sensitive locations.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Per CAAZ approval/conditions; verify any 120 m / 400 ft operating ceiling in writing.
Recreational
Requires CAAZ registration/approval; do not assume casual recreational flying is acceptable.
Commercial work
Requires CAAZ approval and likely additional operating permissions depending on scope.
Airspace
Airport areas, national parks, border/security zones, and Victoria Falls area need careful permission checks.