Drone Laws in Vanuatu
Last update on 01.10.2021 | 10 Kommentare
In this post, you will find the current laws for drone flights in Vanuatu.
Regardless of its purpose, all drones in Vanuatu must be registered online with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) before entering the country. The registration costs US$50 per person plus US$50 per drone. Thus, the cost of registration is at least US$100.
After registration, you will be given access to the list of no-fly zones.
Overview: Drone rules in V
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Further information about drone rules in Vanuatu
The entire airspace over Vanuatu is part of the controlled airspace. Therefore, drone flights must be approved in advance. The CAAV provides the Drone Logbook, a helpful tool to register your planned maneuvers.
Drones may only be used in daylight and must be visible to the naked eye in flight. If in doubt, a second person next to you can take over the task of monitoring the drone with their own eyes.
The aviation authority does not necessarily require a drone liability insurance. However, you may have to show that you have one if you want to obtain a permit from the Vanuatu Cultural Council. You have to apply there if you’re going to fly over cultural sites or cultural events.
The maximum permissible weight of a drone in Vanuatu is 25 kilograms.
The minimum distance to airports is four kilometers.
In Vanuatu, there is no distinction between private and commercial drone flights.
We have researched the listed drone regulations for Vanuatu to the best of our knowledge. We cannot guarantee the correctness of the information. If you want to be on the safe side, contact the competent aviation authority. Alternatively, you can also ask the embassy in your country for further information about the regulations. Please leave us a comment when you receive news and/or gain experience with your copter in Vanuatu!
Yes, your information is accurate, the drone.vu website and subdomain for Registered users is a ‘live’ site. Information is always the latest and updated within minutes when changes are required.
Our goal is to provide a ‘pro-drone’ environment and encourage managed drone tourism.
The web portal is monitored 18×7 and all requests for assistance are answered as they are received 🙂
Best Regards
Vanuatu National Drone Registrar
Hi Marke,
Thanks for the confirmation! Sounds good. Keep up the good work! Best regards, Francis
The drone registration cost is very ex. Total Usd100 bucks!
Wow! That’s insane!
Hello, looking for information on to whether it is possible to leave the drone with customs at the airport? I’m only passing through Port Vila for a couple of days, onwards to Brisbane and don’t want to pay (and of course, not use the drone). Morocco has somewhat similar process to leaving at the airport if you don’t get approval or want approval. I’ve already emailed the official email, but no response. Please help! Thanks.
Hi Josh,
I am sorry, but I have no idea if you can leave the drone at the airport.
I finally found an email for customs at Vanuatu and decided to give them a try – it went really well! They replied back within 4 hours with the below response. Sharing for those who are looking for more information. I fly in this upcoming Sunday and will report back if I have trouble. Cheers.
To your query, Yes you can leave your drone at the customs office upon your arrival.
What date is your arrival?
Upon your arrival you must inform the duty officer’s about your drone.
The officer’s will give you a detention notice slip in which you will return the slip to the office on your departure to collect your drone.
Hi Josh. What is the email address for customs in Vanuatu?
Thank you
I emailed [email protected] received an answer.
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