Drone Regulations in South Africa

Product Details:
Author(s):
Salazar, P
Year Published:
2025
Edition
1st Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
This guide on the do’s and don’ts of flying a civilian drone legally is intended for:
• Drone enthusiasts who want to fly drones privately, but don’t know what is legal and what is not.
• Aspiring commercial drone pilots who want to find out more about licences.
•  Lawyers who need to understand drone regulations.
• Operators, especially those who want to get into surveying, photography and film, and security.
Content
Table of Contents
Before We Take Off
Section 1: Let’s Talk About Drones
Section 2: I Fly My Drone Privately
Section 3: What is Flying ‘Commercially’?
Section 4: The Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC)
Section 5: The New Remote Pilot Licence (RPL)
Section 6: Operators
Section 7: What about Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe?
Section 8: Some Useful Forms and Documents
Acknowledgements
Index
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