No Products in the Cart
Img 1: Aerial Photography In Ghana
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,
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?)
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?)
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
Here is some video footage shot by Bank Foto when flying a drone 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.
