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Contents
- General Zimbabwe Drone Laws
- Drone Permits In Zimbabwe
- Brining Your Drone On Airplanes Guide
- Buying Drones In Zimbabwe
- Drone Travel Guide Articles
- Contact Information For Questions
General Zambia Drone Laws
Drone use with a permit is allowed in Zimbabwe, but there are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. Operators must ensure that they follow the following drone laws when flying in Zimbabwe,
- Do not fly your drone over people or large crowds
- Respect others privacy when flying your drone
- Do not fly your drone over airports or in areas where aircraft are operating
- You must fly during daylight hours and only fly in good weather conditions
- Do not fly your drone in sensitive areas including government or military facilities. Use of drones or camera drones in these areas are prohibited
A permit is required for recreational drone use in Zimbabwe.
Operation of drones in Zimbabwe is not yet permitted for foreign operators, all foreign operators who wish to apply for a permit in Zimbabwe will require the following authorizations:
-Authorization from The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
-Authorization from Aviation Authorities.
Click here to get assistance on how to obtain a permit, or contact the local aviation authority. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)
Permit Needed For Commercial Drone Use?
A permit is required for commercial drone use in Zimbabwe.
Operation of drones in Zimbabwe is not yet permitted for foreign operators, all foreign operators who wish to apply for a special permit in Zimbabwe will require the following authorizations:
-Special approvals for operation of drones from the Ministry of Defense
-Authorization from The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
-Authorization from Aviation Authorities.
Click here to obtain assistance on how to get a permit, or contact the local aviation authority. (What Is Commercial Drone Use?)
Bringing Your Drone On Airplanes Guide
For a detailed guide to bringing your drone on airplanes click here. All drones should be brought on carry on luggage if possible. This is because according to the Montreal Convention, airlines are only liable for losses up to ~$1,000 USD. When traveling internationally, theft and lost luggage can be common issues, particularly if your flight has many connections. If your drone is worth more than $1,000 USD and you cannot bring it onto the plane you should consider shipping it with DHL, Fedex, or UPS instead and fully insure the shipment.
You should NOT place drone batteries in your checked baggage. All drone batteries should be placed in a Medium Size Lipo Battery Bag" data-src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=uavsystemsint-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B007V9MN44" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> like the one shown here in the link and brought onto the plane in your carry on bag. Lithium-ion batteries are considered “dangerous goods” by airlines and rules surrounding these batteries on planes are EXTREMELY strict due to multiple incidents of these batteries catching fire. Failure to properly pack lithium-ion batteries in a bag such as the one shown in the link above can result in the airline seizing them, you getting fined, or being denied boarding.
Here is some video footage shot by John Webb when flying a drone in Zimbabwe.
Buying Drones In Zimbabwe
Read all of our Zimbabwe Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In Zimbabwe. It includes information on drones for sale in Zimbabwe, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.
