General Information

Definitions

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)

An unmanned aircraft that is piloted from a remote pilot station.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)

A system consisting of a remotely piloted aircraft, its associated remote pilot station(s), the required command-and-control links, and any other components specified in its type design.

Remote Pilot

A person responsible for operating the flight controls of a remotely piloted aircraft during flight.

Remote Pilot-in-Command

The remote pilot designated as being in command and responsible for the safe conduct of a flight.

Remote Pilot Station

The component of an RPAS that contains the equipment used to pilot the remotely piloted aircraft.

Planning to bring, buy, register or fly a drone in Tanzania? This guide explains the steps to check, the documents you may need and where to start your application with the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) through Civil Aviation Services Portal(CASP).

• I am visiting Tanzania with a drone
• I live in Tanzania and want to use a drone
• I am importing or selling drones
• My organisation wants to operate drones
• I want to understand where I can fly
• I need training or pilot competency information
• I need the regulations, forms or charges
• I fly for fun or want to join a drone club
• I represent a government, research or education institution
• I want to report a drone, an accident or an incident

Important: Do not bring a drone into Tanzania or begin flying until you have confirmed and obtained all approvals that apply to your situation. Note that: Owning a drone, registering it or submitting an application does not by itself authorise every flight.

Three things everyone should know

• Every drone flown in Tanzania must be registered with TCAA, and every flight needs the right TCAA authorisation. Owning a drone, or having applied, does not by itself allow you to fly.
• Get your approvals before you travel or fly. A drone that arrives without a TCAA import permit, or without the required registration, may be confiscated at the point of entry.
• Follow the safety rules on every flight: stay at or below 120 m (400 ft), keep the drone in sight, stay away from people, airports and restricted areas, and respect privacy.