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South Sudan

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SSCAA — Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulation 2026

South Sudan classifies drones into three risk categories (A, B, C) under SSCAA's UAS Regulation 2026, with mandatory registration and insurance.

Max altitude

122 m

400 feet (about 122 m) above ground level for Categories A and B.

Operator registration

Yes, required

Mandatory registration certificate (UAS type, registration date, nationality/registration marks).

Pilot license

Depends on the case

Category A (low risk, typical for drones up to 5 kg): visual line of sight (VLOS) only, no separate certificate but must be reported to local authorities before flying. Categories B and C require authority approval, an operations plan and a risk assessment.

Insurance

Recommended / conditional

Minimum third-party liability insurance mandatory (proof required when applying for the operator certificate).

Zones to avoid

Category A: minimum distance 50 m from uninvolved people/buildings, within 200 m of the control station, minimum visibility 5 km, daytime only (6am-6pm), maximum speed 20 km/h, maximum weight 5 kg including payload. Forbidden within 6 km of the aerodrome reference point or runway thresholds, unless authorized.

What isn't 100% confirmed yet

Data verified against the text of the official regulation published by SSCAA (59 pages); the document, however, contains in several places the literal unfilled placeholder '[Name of State]' instead of 'South Sudan', indicating it's an adapted regional/ICAO template not yet fully finalized. The numeric content reported here is nonetheless what's actually published on the official site.

Verify officially before flying

Source: SSCAA — South Sudan 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.