Drone Filming In Entebbe is a subject to understand very well before you embark on your shoot. Entebbe is home Uganda’s Only International Airport, the statehouse and also the base of the Presidential guard unit (special forces). Entebbe has a number of listed No-fly zone where drone filming is not permitted.
Drone Filming In Entebbe – permits & permission for filming in Entebbe
While all filming permits to shoot in Uganda are issued by the Uganda Media Council. Permits & permissions to film in Entebbe are issued by security organs in collaboration with local council authorities.
Relevant authorities within Entebbe responsible for issuing drone filming permits & permissions include; The district Internal Security Officer, Entebbe Police, special forces, and local council authorities need to be informed of your intention to film in Entebbe and special written permission will be issued approval for you to legally fly your camera drone in Entebbe. However, due caution has to be practised to avoid flying your camera drone over restricted areas in Entebbe.
What is the procedure of Importing a drone into Entebbe
Importing a drone is generally a complicated thing to do but if planned well in advance, Realm Africa Safaris™ can assist you through the entire process of drone importation into Entebbe, and Uganda as a whole.
We often recommend starting the drone importation process at least 06 months in advance.
Read more about Importing drones into Uganda.
Drone Filming Rules In Entebbe
- Avoid flying within five (05) miles/8 kilometres of an airport or Listed No Fly zones
- Keep the drone within visual line-of-sight.
- Fly at or below 400 feet/ 122 meters.
- Only fly during daylight or after sunset or before sunrise ending or beginning when the sun is about 06 degrees below the horizon and during which on clear days there is enough light for ordinary outdoor occupations
- Fly at or under 100 mph/ 160Kmh.
- Yield right of way to any manned aircraft
- Do not fly directly over people. especially if they are not part of your shoot.
- Do not fly from a moving vehicle, unless in a sparsely populated area.
The rules are very simple and clear (at least we think so). However, failure to respect the drones laws In Uganda will result in confiscation of your drone, and imprisonment for breach of law. We advise that you respect the drone laws in Uganda – even if you find these ridiculous.
Listed No fly zones In Entebbe
You can’t fly a drone in the following areas unless special permission has been granted.
- Entebbe International Airport.
- Entebbe State House.
- Entebbe Special Forces Command.
Hiring a drone in Entebbe
Hiring a drone in Entebbe is very possible and here are the advantage(s) of hiring a drone in Entebbe.
- Saves you the Significant expense of purchasing a drone.
- Saves you the hassle of getting one into Uganda.
- Reduces your import tax on Filming equipment.
- Reduces the risk – in the event of accidents (you have nothing to lose).
Saves you the Significant expense of purchasing a drone.
Hiring a drone in Uganda will definitely save you a lot of money. You don’t have to spend money acquiring your own drone. This significantly reduces the overall cost of your filming project.
Saves you the hassle of importing a drone.
Drone importation into Uganda is a hassle. You ought to start the process at least 06 months in advance. This process is very bureaucratic and sometimes very frustrating. Hiring a drone In Uganda saves you all this trouble.
Reduces your import tax on Filming equipment.
Hiring a drone in Uganda saves you money on temporary importation of a drone. Overall, your import taxes on film equipment will be minimal compared to if you have a drone added to the kit list.
Saves you the risk on accidents.
Hiring a drone In Uganda will save you the worry of losing your drone to an accident should it run into a power line, dive into the lake or get hit by a bird.
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