According to our procedure, drone resellers and suppliers must apply for an import permit. To confirm the requirements for commercial imports, shipments and the sale or transfer of individual drones click here. Use Civil Aviation Services Portal (CASP) to apply.
You may not sell, resell or distribute drones in Tanzania without TCAA approval. To become an approved supplier, seller, distributor or reseller, you will need:
- BRELA registration, business licence and TIN.
- The categories and models of drones you will sell.
- TCRA type approval for the radio equipment of the listed models.
- TCAA type acceptance of each listed model.
- The physical address of your business premises and the name of the person responsible for drone sales.
- Payment of the approval fee.
Once approved, you must:
- Apply for an import permit for each shipment, listing models, quantities and serial numbers. Every unit enters a traceability record and must later be sold and registered.
- Record every sale in the system, including the buyer and serial number.
- Sell only the models listed in your approval, and only to buyers who are eligible to own a drone.
- Make sure the owner of a used, registered drone completes the ownership transfer before the drone is handed over.
- Report any loss or theft of stock to TCAA and the Police, and keep sales and stock records ready for inspection.
- Report suspicious activity to the Police and TCAA, for example buyers who avoid giving identification or ask about flying near sensitive sites.
- Tell every buyer that buying a drone does not give permission to fly, and point them to this website.
- Renew your approval certificate before it expires.
Selling your own registered drone? You do not need dealer approval; just complete the ownership transfer.
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
