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Senegal

Africa

ANACIM — RAS 06 Annex 5, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)

Senegal classifies drones into three weight classes and three use categories under ANACIM's Annex 5 to RAS 06. For recreational/private use (Category A), Class 1 drones (up to 5 kg) get a time-limited operating authorization.

Operator registration

Yes, required

Class 1 drones (up to 5 kg) used recreationally/privately (Category A) get a time-limited operating authorization from ANACIM. Class 2 (5-25 kg) is not authorized for private/recreational use; Class 3 (over 25 kg, up to 30 kg) requires a safety management manual and remains reserved for professional use.

Pilot license

Not required

No separate pilot certificate requirements for the recreational/private category appear in the official document consulted.

Zones to avoid

The official document consulted doesn't specify maximum altitude, safety distances or no-fly zones: always check with ANACIM before flying.

What isn't 100% confirmed yet

Data verified against the official ANACIM document (Annex 5 to RAS 06, edition 2 dated 20/04/2021). Note: Senegalese press reports (January 2026) circulated about a circular banning all recreational/private flights ahead of the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games; this claim could not be confirmed on ANACIM's own official site in this research (including a direct search on the site's own search engine) and is therefore not reported as an established fact. Always check the most current status before travelling.

Verify officially before flying

Source: ANACIM — Agence Nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie

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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.