Ghana Drone Laws (2019)

Ghana Drone Laws

Img 1: Aerial Photography In Ghana

  1. General Ghana Drone Laws
  2. Drone Permits In Ghana
  3. Brining Your Drone On Airplanes Guide
  4. Buying Drones In Ghana
  5. Drone Travel Guide Articles
  6. Contact Information For Questions

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General Ghana Drone Laws

Drone use is allowed in Ghana as long as you have the required permission, 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 Ghana,

  • Do not fly your drone over people or large crowds
  • Do not fly your drone higher than 400 feet
  • Respect others privacy when flying your drone
  • Do not fly your drone within 10km of instrument airports, or 5km of non0instrument 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

Permit Needed For Recreational Drone Use?

A permit is required for recreational drone use in Ghana.

No person shall operate/ import an RPAS without the written approval of the Authority. The applicant shall apply for permit If the purpose of the RPAS is for private purposes. The applicant shall pay the requisite charges direct to authorities. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)

Permit Needed For Commercial Drone Use?

A permit is required for commercial drone use in Ghana.

No person shall operate an RPAS for commercial purposes unless the person holds an RPAS Operating Certificate (ROC) issued by the Authority.

 

The applicant shall be taken through the applicable certification process
The applicant shall pay the requisite certification charges.
The applicant is required to submit the RPAS request, at least, sixty (60) days before the intended start of operations.
Click here to purchase 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 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 Bank Foto when flying a drone in Ghana.

Buying Drones In Ghana

Read all of our Ghana Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In Ghana. It includes information on drones for sale in Ghana, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.

Drone Travel Guide

Ghana drone laws are up to date as of June, 2019. Please email [email protected] , or click “leave a message” at the bottom right of the screen if you have any questions or comments.