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May 24, 2026 1:30 PM
Rules update
Place:
Lobatse Police Station
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| Summary | — | Lobatse Police Station is an active law enforcement facility near major transport routes and government infrastructure. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and urban activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Lobatse Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Lobatse Police Station is an active law enforcement facility near major transport routes and government infrastructure. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and urban activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: Moderate to High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid police and public facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Security-sensitive urban area - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Lobatse Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Lobatse Police Station is an active law enforcement facility near major transport routes and government infrastructure. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and urban activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + Moderate to High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police and public facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Security-sensitive urban area + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:29 PM
Rules update
Place:
Police Station - Palapye
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| Summary | — | Palapye Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in a growing transport and infrastructure hub. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Palapye Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Palapye Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in a growing transport and infrastructure hub. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: Moderate to High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid police facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Expanding urban environment - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Palapye Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Palapye Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in a growing transport and infrastructure hub. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + Moderate to High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Expanding urban environment + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:28 PM
Rules update
Place:
Palapye New Police
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Palapye Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in a growing transport and infrastructure hub. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Palapye Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Palapye Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in a growing transport and infrastructure hub. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: Moderate to High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid police facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Expanding urban environment - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Palapye Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Palapye Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in a growing transport and infrastructure hub. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + Moderate to High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Expanding urban environment + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:27 PM
Rules update
Place:
Selebi Phikwe Police Station
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Selebi Phikwe Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in an urban and industrial area. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to police activity and nearby infrastructure. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Selebi Phikwe Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Selebi Phikwe Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in an urban and industrial area. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to police activity and nearby infrastructure. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: Moderate to High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid police and government facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Urban operational environment - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Selebi Phikwe Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Selebi Phikwe Police Station is an active law enforcement facility in an urban and industrial area. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to police activity and nearby infrastructure. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + Moderate to High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police and government facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Urban operational environment + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:26 PM
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Kasane Police Station is located in a high-security border and tourism region near multiple international borders. Drone use carries high risk due to law enforcement operations and regional security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Kasane Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Kasane Police Station is located in a high-security border and tourism region near multiple international borders. Drone use carries high risk due to law enforcement operations and regional security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) Best Practice: - Avoid police and border-related facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Border and tourism sensitivity - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Kasane Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Kasane Police Station is located in a high-security border and tourism region near multiple international borders. Drone use carries high risk due to law enforcement operations and regional security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police and border-related facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Border and tourism sensitivity + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:24 PM
Rules update
Place:
Maun Police Station
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Maun Police Station is a key law enforcement facility in a high-tourism and aviation-sensitive area. Drone use carries high risk due to police activity and proximity to Maun airspace. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Maun Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Maun Police Station is a key law enforcement facility in a high-tourism and aviation-sensitive area. Drone use carries high risk due to police activity and proximity to Maun airspace. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) Best Practice: - Avoid police and government facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Be alert for low-flying aircraft Notes: - CAAB approval required - Proximity to Maun Airport increases sensitivity - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Maun Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Maun Police Station is a key law enforcement facility in a high-tourism and aviation-sensitive area. Drone use carries high risk due to police activity and proximity to Maun airspace. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police and government facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Be alert for low-flying aircraft + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Proximity to Maun Airport increases sensitivity + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:23 PM
Rules update
Place:
Mogoditshane Police Station
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Mogoditshane Police Station is a major police facility in a rapidly growing urban area west of Gaborone. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Mogoditshane Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Mogoditshane Police Station is a major police facility in a rapidly growing urban area west of Gaborone. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: Moderate to High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid police facilities and public areas - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Urban operational environment - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Mogoditshane Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Mogoditshane Police Station is a major police facility in a rapidly growing urban area west of Gaborone. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + Moderate to High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police facilities and public areas + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Urban operational environment + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:22 PM
Rules update
Place:
Old Naledi
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Old Naledi Police Station is an active police facility serving a densely populated urban area. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and nearby public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Old Naledi Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Old Naledi Police Station is an active police facility serving a densely populated urban area. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and nearby public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: Moderate to High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid police facilities and crowds - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Active urban law enforcement area - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Old Naledi Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Old Naledi Police Station is an active police facility serving a densely populated urban area. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security sensitivity and nearby public activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + Moderate to High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police facilities and crowds + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Active urban law enforcement area + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:20 PM
Rules update
Place:
Broadhurst Police Station
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| Summary | — | Broadhurst Police Station is an active urban law enforcement facility in Gaborone. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and dense urban surroundings. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. |
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Broadhurst Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Broadhurst Police Station is an active urban law enforcement facility in Gaborone. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and dense urban surroundings. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. Risk Level: Moderate to High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid police facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Urban operational environment - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Broadhurst Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Broadhurst Police Station is an active urban law enforcement facility in Gaborone. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and dense urban surroundings. Pilots should avoid flying near the station. + + Risk Level: + Moderate to High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid police facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Urban operational environment + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:18 PM
Rules update
Place:
Central Police Station
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Gaborone Central Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility located in the capital city. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to police operations, public activity, and proximity to sensitive government zones. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obta |
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Gaborone Central Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Gaborone Central Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility located in the capital city. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to police operations, public activity, and proximity to sensitive government zones. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obtained. Risk Level: High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) Best Practice: - Avoid flying over police and government facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Avoid operating near active police operations Notes: - CAAB approval required - Urban and security-sensitive environment - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Gaborone Central Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Gaborone Central Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility located in the capital city. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to police operations, public activity, and proximity to sensitive government zones. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obtained. + + Risk Level: + High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) + + Best Practice: + - Avoid flying over police and government facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Avoid operating near active police operations + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Urban and security-sensitive environment + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:16 PM
Rules update
Place:
Kutlwano Police Station
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Kutlwano Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility in Francistown with active police operations and public activity. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to security sensitivity and the urban environment. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obtained |
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Kutlwano Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Kutlwano Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility in Francistown with active police operations and public activity. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to security sensitivity and the urban environment. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obtained. Risk Level: High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) Best Practice: - Avoid flying over police and government facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Avoid operating near active police operations or public gatherings - Be prepared to land immediately if requested by authorities Notes: - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) - Area may involve active law enforcement and security operations - Located within an urban environment with increased operational sensitivity - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Kutlwano Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Kutlwano Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility in Francistown with active police operations and public activity. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to security sensitivity and the urban environment. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obtained. + + Risk Level: + High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) + + Best Practice: + - Avoid flying over police and government facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Avoid operating near active police operations or public gatherings + - Be prepared to land immediately if requested by authorities + + Notes: + - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) + - Area may involve active law enforcement and security operations + - Located within an urban environment with increased operational sensitivity + - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 1:13 PM
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| Summary | — | Central Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility located in central Francistown. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to police operations, public activity, and security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obtained. |
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Francistown Central Police Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Central Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility located in central Francistown. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to police operations, public activity, and security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obtained. Risk Level: High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) Best Practice: - Avoid flying over police and government facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Avoid operating near public gatherings or active police operations - Be prepared to land immediately if requested by authorities Notes: - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) - Area may involve active law enforcement and security operations - Located within an urban environment with increased operational sensitivity - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Francistown Central Police Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Central Police Station is a major law enforcement and security facility located in central Francistown. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to police operations, public activity, and security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the station unless explicit authorization is obtained. + + Risk Level: + High Risk (Security-Sensitive Area) + + Best Practice: + - Avoid flying over police and government facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Avoid operating near public gatherings or active police operations + - Be prepared to land immediately if requested by authorities + + Notes: + - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) + - Area may involve active law enforcement and security operations + - Located within an urban environment with increased operational sensitivity + - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:46 AM
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| Summary | — | Diamond Trading Company Botswana is a major high-security diamond sorting and trading facility in Gaborone. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to strict security measures, sensitive operations, and proximity to controlled airspace. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explic |
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DTC Botswana (Gaborone) – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Diamond Trading Company Botswana is a major high-security diamond sorting and trading facility in Gaborone. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to strict security measures, sensitive operations, and proximity to controlled airspace. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization is obtained. Risk Level: Very High Risk (Restricted/Sensitive Area) Best Practice: - Do not fly without official authorization - Avoid all operational and security-sensitive areas - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Be prepared for immediate security intervention if operating nearby Notes: - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) - Facility is part of Botswana’s critical diamond trading infrastructure - Proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace increases operational sensitivity - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ DTC Botswana (Gaborone) – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Diamond Trading Company Botswana is a major high-security diamond sorting and trading facility in Gaborone. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to strict security measures, sensitive operations, and proximity to controlled airspace. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization is obtained. + + Risk Level: + Very High Risk (Restricted/Sensitive Area) + + Best Practice: + - Do not fly without official authorization + - Avoid all operational and security-sensitive areas + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Be prepared for immediate security intervention if operating nearby + + Notes: + - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) + - Facility is part of Botswana’s critical diamond trading infrastructure + - Proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace increases operational sensitivity + - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:44 AM
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Place:
Diamond Technology Park
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| Summary | — | Diamond Technology Park is a high-security commercial and industrial diamond hub in Gaborone housing diamond-related businesses, laboratories, and government-linked operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to sensitive infrastructure, security controls, and proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace. Pil |
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Diamond Technology Park (Gaborone) – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Diamond Technology Park is a high-security commercial and industrial diamond hub in Gaborone housing diamond-related businesses, laboratories, and government-linked operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to sensitive infrastructure, security controls, and proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace. Pilots should avoid flying near the facility unless explicit authorization is obtained. Risk Level: High Risk (Sensitive Infrastructure) Best Practice: - Avoid flying over buildings and operational facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Do not operate near sensitive commercial operations - Be prepared to land immediately if requested by security personnel Notes: - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) - Area forms part of Botswana’s diamond industry infrastructure - Proximity to Gaborone increases aviation sensitivity - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Diamond Technology Park (Gaborone) – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Diamond Technology Park is a high-security commercial and industrial diamond hub in Gaborone housing diamond-related businesses, laboratories, and government-linked operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to sensitive infrastructure, security controls, and proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace. Pilots should avoid flying near the facility unless explicit authorization is obtained. + + Risk Level: + High Risk (Sensitive Infrastructure) + + Best Practice: + - Avoid flying over buildings and operational facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Do not operate near sensitive commercial operations + - Be prepared to land immediately if requested by security personnel + + Notes: + - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) + - Area forms part of Botswana’s diamond industry infrastructure + - Proximity to Gaborone increases aviation sensitivity + - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:42 AM
Rules update
Place:
Power Station
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| Summary | — | Jwaneng power infrastructure supports one of Botswana’s largest mining operations and is considered sensitive industrial infrastructure. Drone use carries high risk due to security and operational sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near these facilities. |
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Jwaneng Power Infrastructure – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Jwaneng power infrastructure supports one of Botswana’s largest mining operations and is considered sensitive industrial infrastructure. Drone use carries high risk due to security and operational sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near these facilities. Risk Level: High Risk (Sensitive Infrastructure) Best Practice: - Avoid all industrial and power facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Mining-linked infrastructure - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Jwaneng Power Infrastructure – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Jwaneng power infrastructure supports one of Botswana’s largest mining operations and is considered sensitive industrial infrastructure. Drone use carries high risk due to security and operational sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near these facilities. + + Risk Level: + High Risk (Sensitive Infrastructure) + + Best Practice: + - Avoid all industrial and power facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Mining-linked infrastructure + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:41 AM
Rules update
Place:
Orapa Diamond Mine
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| Summary | — | Orapa Diamond Mine is a high-security mining operation and critical industrial site with restricted access and sensitive infrastructure. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to security controls, industrial operations, and possible aviation activity. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid fly |
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Orapa Diamond Mine – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Orapa Diamond Mine is a high-security mining operation and critical industrial site with restricted access and sensitive infrastructure. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to security controls, industrial operations, and possible aviation activity. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization is obtained. Risk Level: Very High Risk (Restricted/Sensitive Area) Best Practice: - Do not fly without official mine authorization - Avoid all mining and operational areas - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Be prepared for immediate security intervention if operating nearby Notes: - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) - Area contains high-security mining infrastructure - Nearby aviation and charter activity may occur - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Orapa Diamond Mine – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Orapa Diamond Mine is a high-security mining operation and critical industrial site with restricted access and sensitive infrastructure. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to security controls, industrial operations, and possible aviation activity. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization is obtained. + + Risk Level: + Very High Risk (Restricted/Sensitive Area) + + Best Practice: + - Do not fly without official mine authorization + - Avoid all mining and operational areas + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Be prepared for immediate security intervention if operating nearby + + Notes: + - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) + - Area contains high-security mining infrastructure + - Nearby aviation and charter activity may occur + - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:40 AM
Rules update
Place:
Morupule
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| Flight status | Unknown | Permission |
| Summary | — | Morupule Power Station is a major electricity generation facility with industrial operations and security controls. Drone use carries high risk due to sensitive infrastructure and restricted access. Pilots should avoid flying near the facility unless explicit authorization is obtained. |
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Morupule Power Station – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Morupule Power Station is a major electricity generation facility with industrial operations and security controls. Drone use carries high risk due to sensitive infrastructure and restricted access. Pilots should avoid flying near the facility unless explicit authorization is obtained. Risk Level: High Risk (Sensitive Infrastructure) Best Practice: - Avoid all plant and surrounding facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Do not fly over industrial operations Notes: - CAAB approval required - Critical national infrastructure - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Morupule Power Station – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Morupule Power Station is a major electricity generation facility with industrial operations and security controls. Drone use carries high risk due to sensitive infrastructure and restricted access. Pilots should avoid flying near the facility unless explicit authorization is obtained. + + Risk Level: + High Risk (Sensitive Infrastructure) + + Best Practice: + - Avoid all plant and surrounding facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Do not fly over industrial operations + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Critical national infrastructure + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:37 AM
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Xaranna Airstrip
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| Restriction type | Ground | Air |
| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Xaranna Airstrip is a Delta airstrip with frequent safari aircraft operations. Drone use carries high risk due to low-flying aircraft and sensitive environment. Avoid flying near the airstrip. |
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Xaranna Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Xaranna Airstrip is a Delta airstrip with frequent safari aircraft operations. Drone use carries high risk due to low-flying aircraft and sensitive environment. Avoid flying near the airstrip. Risk Level: High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid runway and approaches - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Frequent aviation activity - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Xaranna Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Xaranna Airstrip is a Delta airstrip with frequent safari aircraft operations. Drone use carries high risk due to low-flying aircraft and sensitive environment. Avoid flying near the airstrip. + + Risk Level: + High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid runway and approaches + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Frequent aviation activity + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:36 AM
Rules update
Place:
Santawani Lodge
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| Summary | — | Santawani Airstrip is an active safari airstrip with regular aircraft movement. Drone use carries high risk due to low-level aviation activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip. |
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Santawani Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Santawani Airstrip is an active safari airstrip with regular aircraft movement. Drone use carries high risk due to low-level aviation activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip. Risk Level: High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid runway area - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Regular charter traffic - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Santawani Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Santawani Airstrip is an active safari airstrip with regular aircraft movement. Drone use carries high risk due to low-level aviation activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip. + + Risk Level: + High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid runway area + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Regular charter traffic + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:35 AM
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| Flight status | Unknown | Permission |
| Summary | — | Pom Pom Airstrip is an active safari airstrip with regular charter flights. Drone use carries high risk due to low-flying aircraft and tourism sensitivity. Avoid flying near the airstrip. |
| Mapped shapes | — | e3a53046-5882-4654-9355-83a1f48e2555 |
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Pom Pom Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Pom Pom Airstrip is an active safari airstrip with regular charter flights. Drone use carries high risk due to low-flying aircraft and tourism sensitivity. Avoid flying near the airstrip. Risk Level: High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid flying near runway and approaches - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Regular aircraft activity - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Pom Pom Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Pom Pom Airstrip is an active safari airstrip with regular charter flights. Drone use carries high risk due to low-flying aircraft and tourism sensitivity. Avoid flying near the airstrip. + + Risk Level: + High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid flying near runway and approaches + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Regular aircraft activity + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:33 AM
Rules update
Place:
Jao Airstrip
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| Restriction type | Ground | Air |
| Flight status | Unknown | Permission |
| Summary | — | Jao Airstrip is a busy Delta airstrip with frequent safari aircraft movements. Drone operations carry high risk due to constant low-level aircraft traffic. Pilots should avoid the area. |
| Mapped shapes | — | 55fb6986-9d62-4e7c-8b09-edd42ec9aed8 |
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Jao Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Jao Airstrip is a busy Delta airstrip with frequent safari aircraft movements. Drone operations carry high risk due to constant low-level aircraft traffic. Pilots should avoid the area. Risk Level: High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid airstrip and approach paths - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - High aircraft frequency - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Jao Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Jao Airstrip is a busy Delta airstrip with frequent safari aircraft movements. Drone operations carry high risk due to constant low-level aircraft traffic. Pilots should avoid the area. + + Risk Level: + High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid airstrip and approach paths + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - High aircraft frequency + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:30 AM
Rules update
Place:
Tsau Airport
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| Restriction type | Ground | Air |
| Flight status | Unknown | Permission |
| Summary | — | Tsau Airstrip is a remote airstrip with very low aviation activity. Drone operations are generally feasible but require caution for occasional aircraft. Pilots should avoid flying near the strip. |
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Tsau Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Tsau Airstrip is a remote airstrip with very low aviation activity. Drone operations are generally feasible but require caution for occasional aircraft. Pilots should avoid flying near the strip. Risk Level: Low Risk Best Practice: - Avoid runway area - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Occasional aircraft activity - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Tsau Airstrip – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Tsau Airstrip is a remote airstrip with very low aviation activity. Drone operations are generally feasible but require caution for occasional aircraft. Pilots should avoid flying near the strip. + + Risk Level: + Low Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid runway area + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Occasional aircraft activity + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:26 AM
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Maitengwe Border Post is a smaller Botswana–Zimbabwe crossing with low to moderate activity. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. |
| Mapped shapes | — | 58ebb53d-8e0d-4d8b-8f5e-9d68085e82a5 |
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Maitengwe Border Post – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Maitengwe Border Post is a smaller Botswana–Zimbabwe crossing with low to moderate activity. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. Risk Level: Moderate Risk Best Practice: - Avoid border crossing areas - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Border security restrictions apply - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Maitengwe Border Post – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Maitengwe Border Post is a smaller Botswana–Zimbabwe crossing with low to moderate activity. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. + + Risk Level: + Moderate Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid border crossing areas + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Border security restrictions apply + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:26 AM
Rules update
Place:
Matsiloje
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| Restriction type | Ground | Air |
| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Matsiloje is a Botswana–Zimbabwe border crossing with regular vehicle and personnel movement. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and traffic. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. |
| Mapped shapes | — | 5ddc9d63-cb9c-49f5-a440-eb9a96247c2f |
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Matsiloje Border Post – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Matsiloje is a Botswana–Zimbabwe border crossing with regular vehicle and personnel movement. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and traffic. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. Risk Level: Moderate to High Risk Best Practice: - Avoid border and road facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Active border operations - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Matsiloje Border Post – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Matsiloje is a Botswana–Zimbabwe border crossing with regular vehicle and personnel movement. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to security operations and traffic. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. + + Risk Level: + Moderate to High Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid border and road facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Active border operations + - Not an official controlled airspace designation
May 24, 2026 8:25 AM
Rules update
Place:
Middlepits
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Middlepits Border Post is a rural crossing with low traffic but active security monitoring. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. |
| Mapped shapes | — | a655dac0-cf47-4aa5-b0a3-394193ad00ea |
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Middlepits Border Post – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Middlepits Border Post is a rural crossing with low traffic but active security monitoring. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. Risk Level: Moderate Risk Best Practice: - Avoid border facilities - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL Notes: - CAAB approval required - Border sensitivity applies - Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Middlepits Border Post – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Middlepits Border Post is a rural crossing with low traffic but active security monitoring. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the crossing. + + Risk Level: + Moderate Risk + + Best Practice: + - Avoid border facilities + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + + Notes: + - CAAB approval required + - Border sensitivity applies + - Not an official controlled airspace designation