Oceania
Vanuatu
CAAV — Civil Aviation Act (CAP.258)
Vanuatu regulates drones through CAAV, with a registration and fee regime in force since September 2024.
Registration regime with a fee in force since September 2024, under the Civil Aviation Act (CAP.258).
No details on a separate pilot certificate 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 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.
Last checked: 2026-08
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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 Vanuatu, the official reference remains CAAV — Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu. Registration regime with a fee in force since September 2024, under the Civil Aviation Act (CAP.258).
How this usually works
Even where an exam isn't formally required, most aviation authorities still recommend a basic safety course: rules change often, and flying without the basics is a real risk even without a legal obligation. The exam and certificate are handled by CAAV — Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu. No details on a separate pilot certificate appear on the official page consulted.
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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.