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Vanuatu

Oceania

CAAV — Civil Aviation Act (CAP.258)

Vanuatu regulates drones through CAAV, with a registration and fee regime in force since September 2024.

Operator registration

Yes, required

Registration regime with a fee in force since September 2024, under the Civil Aviation Act (CAP.258).

Pilot license

Not required

No details on a separate pilot certificate appear on the official page consulted.

Zones to avoid

The official page does not specify no-fly zones, maximum altitude or distances: always check with CAAV before flying.

What isn't 100% confirmed yet

Maximum altitude (120 m), weight (25 kg) and airport distance (4 km) cited by secondary sources were not confirmed on the official page consulted and are therefore left out.

Verify officially before flying

Source: CAAV — Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu

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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.