Pilot license · Ghana

Do you need a pilot license to fly in Ghana?

Pilot license

Depends on the case

For light/recreational drones below 400 feet in VLOS without a type certificate, registration + approval letter are enough; commercial use may require a permit, licence and/or RPAS Operator Certificate (ROC) depending on the activity.

Verify officially before flying

Source: GCAA — Ghana Civil Aviation Authority

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Last checked: 2026-08

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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.