Drone Filming In Uganda is fast growing. However, just like any other state, Uganda has a set of rules and regulations to govern drone Filming in her skies. If you persist and read till the end, you will learn a lot more about drone filming in Uganda.
IS DRONE FILMING IN UGANDA ACCEPTED?
Yes, drone filming is accepted in Uganda. However, you have got to follow the right procedures and guidelines governing drone importation into Uganda.
Importing Drones into Uganda requires one to apply and obtain Permits and Permission – the Process of securing approval to import a drone into Uganda can be a daunting experience but Realm Africa Safaris™ will help you import your drone(s) STRICTLY for filming in Uganda.
For all our travellers intending to import a Drone into Uganda for Filming purposes, we do recommend that you follow the procedures set by the Uganda Government regarding importing Drones Into Uganda.
Read more about: Procedures of Importing Drones Into Uganda.
WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES OF FLYING A DRONE IN UGANDAN SKIES?
Flying a drone in Uganda must be done by a certified drone pilot. Proper scrutiny of all drone pilot licences is done by the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda – CAA ( they are in-charge of The Ugandan skies). Upon approval of your licence, you will be advised on where to fly your drone. There is just a handful of places CAA has earmarked as NO fly zones. These include State House – Entebbe, Statehouse – Kampala, Entebbe International Airport, and the Presidential Ranch in Gomba – remember, flying over known restricted airspace is an offence.
If you are daring and want to see what the Ugandan law can do. Remember you are on your own. There are often two (02) punishments; If you are lucky you will suffer one (01); the drone will be confiscated for good. Otherwise, if you are unlucky, you will suffer both; you will lose the drone, and also end up in jail – simply do things right and stay out of trouble!
WHAT ARE THE DRONE RULES IN UGANDA?
- Avoid flying within five (05) miles of an airport.
- Keep the drone within visual line-of-sight.
- Fly at or below 400 feet/ 122 meters.
- 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.
Read more about Drone Rules In Uganda.
HIRING A DRONE IN UGANDA
Because Importing a drone can be very bureaucratic, we sometimes advise our clients to hire drones in Uganda. It is a lot less taxing then bring in one of your own.
Advantages of Hiring a drone in Uganda
- Saves you the hassle of getting one into Uganda.
- Saves you the Significant expense of purchasing a drone.
- Reduces your import tax on Filming equipment.
- Reduces the risk – in the event of accidents (you have nothing to lose).
If you have any more questions or concerns regarding drone filming in Uganda, kindly contact us.[/checklist]
