We have put together all the important information and rules for flying drones in Sossusvley and Namibia in general. This guide will help you follow the rules while taking videos and creating good memories.
Namibia is a great place for photos and videos, especially from the air using a drone. The wide open spaces and changing landscapes give you many chances to capture beautiful scenes.
There are long gravel roads, colorful sunrises and sunsets, and open areas that look like they go on forever. All of these are worth filming, but you need to remember that there are rules for flying drones, especially in areas where permission is needed before flying.
Drone Rules in Namibia
Drones can be used in Namibia, so you are allowed to bring one with you when you visit. But make sure you know and follow the local drone laws.
If you are a visitor and want to fly a drone for fun or for work, you must get permission from the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DCA) in Namibia. You need to send an application to the DCA for approval.
You must also register and apply for an RPAS Letter of Approval (RLA). The forms you need can be downloaded from the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) website.
General Drone Rules to Follow:
- You must get permission before flying a drone in Namibia.
- You cannot fly a drone higher than 45 meters (150 feet) or farther than 500 meters (1600 feet).
- Do not fly in air traffic areas, air traffic zones, or controlled airspaces.
- Do not fly within 5 nautical miles (10 kilometers) of an airport.
- You must have drone liability insurance.
- Always keep your drone in direct sight (without help from binoculars or screens).
- Do not fly if visibility is poor.
- Do not fly within 10 kilometers of a restricted area.
- Do not fly over crowds of people.
- Stay at least 50 meters away from people, vehicles, buildings, or roads.
- Do not take off or land on public roads unless you have permission.
- Do not fly in a careless or unsafe way.
- Do not fly in private game reserves or national parks without permission from the NCAA Director.
- Do not fly a drone from a moving car.
- Do not fly over private property without the owner’s permission.
- Do not fly over or near military, police, or prison areas.
