Oceania
Solomon Islands
CAASI — Civil Aviation Rules Part 101/102
The Solomon Islands regulate drones through CAASI: registration is mandatory, with additional operator certification required above 25 kg.
Mandatory through the dedicated CAASI form (Form 24101/01).
Operator certification (Part 102) is required for drones above 25 kg; no additional specific requirements for smaller drones 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 does not specify no-fly zones, maximum altitude or airport distances: always check with CAASI before flying.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
Airport distance (4 km cited by secondary sources) not confirmed on the official page consulted: left out rather than inferred.
Verify officially before flying
Source: CAASI — Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands
Last checked: 2026-08
Go deeper
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 Solomon Islands, the official reference remains CAASI — Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands. Mandatory through the dedicated CAASI form (Form 24101/01).
How this usually works
Here the requirement depends on factors like the drone's weight, distance from people, or use case (recreational vs. commercial). The note above describes the most common case: if your situation is different, check the official source to see exactly which scenario applies to you before flying. The exam and certificate are handled by CAASI — Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands. Operator certification (Part 102) is required for drones above 25 kg; no additional specific requirements for smaller drones appear on the official page consulted.
Other countries in Oceania
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.