Can you fly a drone to film or photograph in Kenya?

Drones have been legal since the 2020 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulations. Every drone, private or commercial, is registered with the KCAA, and importing one needs a KCAA permit after a security clearance.

Sources: KCAA: Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2020 · DLA Piper Africa: Kenya drone legislation · Business Daily: owning a drone in Kenya

Checked against the official source on October 6, 2026.

Flying for hire needs a Remote Aircraft Operator's Certificate; visiting crews can get a temporary permit of up to 30 days.

Sources: KCAA: Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2020 · KCAA: UAS fees and charges · DLA Piper Africa: Kenya drone legislation

Checked against the official source on October 6, 2026.