Drone Laws in Mauritius

Verfasst von Francis Markert | Last update on 08.08.2025 | 1 Kommentare

Learn in this article which laws you must follow in Mauritius if you want to fly a drone there.

The island nation in the Indian Ocean attracts visitors with stunning beaches and a paradise-like landscape. Mauritius certainly offers wonderful drone photography opportunities from the air. Since January 1, 2025, new regulations have been in place that are based on the EU drone regulations but are not fully implemented.

Overview: Drone rules in Mauritius

Registering your drone

To fly your drone in Mauritius, you must register yourself and your drone. Fill out the following applications and send them by email to [email protected]:

• Drone registration
• Registration as a drone pilot
• Application for authorization either in the open category, specific category, or as a legal entity (LUC). In most cases, only the open category will be relevant for you.

A fee may be charged for registration, but the exact amount is not yet known (feel free to post hints in the comments below).

Only privately built drones weighing no more than 250 grams or drones used exclusively for personal recreational purposes AND without a camera or data collection device do not need to be registered.

Other rules in Mauritius

You may only fly your drone within visual line of sight. Keep at least 30 meters away from uninvolved people.

Private individuals are not allowed to fly drones at night.

You must keep a distance of 150 meters from populated areas, emergency operations, and gatherings of people (500 or more). A safety distance of 50 meters applies to individual people, vehicles, ships, and other obstacles. During take-off and landing, this distance may be reduced to 30 meters.

Regulations for commercial pilots

For commercial use of multicopters, approval from the Civil Aviation Authority must be obtained. To get the Permission for Aerial Work (PFAW), you must be at least 18 years old, demonstrate theoretical knowledge, and prove your practical skills. You must also submit an Operations Manual outlining your various flight procedures. A template for this is available on the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) website.

A fee of 10,000 MUR (about 260 euros) will be charged for the issuance of the PFAW. The authorization is valid for three years. Temporary permits may also be issued to foreign drone operators under certain circumstances.

The drone rules for Mauritius listed here have been researched to the best of our knowledge. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. To be sure, contact the relevant aviation authority. Alternatively, you can also contact the embassy of Mauritius in your home country for further information on the regulations. Please leave us a comment if you learn of any updates and/or have personal experience flying your drone in Mauritius!