Africa
Eswatini
ESWACAA — Civil Aviation Act No. 4 of 2022
Eswatini regulates drones/RPAS through ESWACAA (Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority), with application forms and a dedicated technical circular under the Civil Aviation Act No. 4 of 2022.
Confirmed existence of application forms and a dedicated drone Advisory Circular on the ESWACAA site.
No details on a separate pilot certificate appear on the official page consulted.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: The official page doesn't specify no-fly zones, maximum altitude or distances: contact ESWACAA before flying.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
Only the existence of the procedure/forms was confirmed via the official site; the exact numbers are contained in PDF circulars not yet extracted in this research.
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Source: ESWACAA — Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority
Last checked: 2026-08
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Why registration exists
Operator registration exists for accountability: if a drone causes an incident or enters a restricted zone, the authority needs to be able to trace it back to whoever was flying it. You usually get an identification number (operator ID) to physically attach to the drone, valid for every drone the same person owns. The cost is often minimal or free, and it applies to visiting tourists too, not just residents. For Eswatini, the official reference remains ESWACAA — Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority. Confirmed existence of application forms and a dedicated drone Advisory Circular on the ESWACAA site.
How this usually works
Even where an exam isn't formally required, most aviation authorities still recommend a basic safety course: rules change often, and flying without the basics is a real risk even without a legal obligation. The exam and certificate are handled by ESWACAA — Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority. No details on a separate pilot certificate appear on the official page consulted.
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.