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Namibia

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NCAA — Part 101/NAMCARS

Namibia requires registration of every drone (recreational or commercial) with the NCAA, and every single flight needs prior written approval. Drones are banned in national parks, and visitors from abroad must apply for authorization at least 60 days in advance.

Operator registration

Yes, required

Mandatory with the NCAA for every drone, recreational or commercial, under Part 101/NAMCARS.

Pilot license

Yes, required

Every flight requires prior written NCAA approval; foreign visitors must submit their application at least 60 days before arrival.

Zones to avoid

Flying in national parks is categorically forbidden. Maximum altitude and specific distances are not stated on the official page consulted.

What isn't 100% confirmed yet

Maximum altitude (45 m cited by secondary sources) and minimum distance from people (50 m) not confirmed on the official page consulted: left out rather than inferred.

Verify officially before flying

Source: NCAA — Namibia 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.