Pilot license · Cape Verde
Do you need a pilot license to fly in Cape Verde?
Pilot license
Not required
The regulation does not provide for a separate licence or pilot exam for standard operations: it relies on operator registration and compliance with operating rules. Minors under 16 may not operate UAS with a mass of 0.9 kg or more without adult supervision (except model aircraft flying within affiliated clubs).
Verify officially before flying
Source: AAC — Agência de Aviação Civil de Cabo Verde
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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.