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Drone Rules for BDF New Base Kasane
Kasane, Chobe District (chobe-district)
• Botswana
56CP+73M, Kasane, Botswana
Lat: -17.8293 • Lng: 25.2352
Rules Edit History: BDF New Base Kasane
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| Summary | — | Kasane BDF New Base is a Botswana Defence Force military and security-sensitive area with restricted access and potential operational activity. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to military sensitivity, border proximity, and possible low-flying aircraft. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and av |
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Kasane BDF New Base – Drone Flying Summary Summary: Kasane BDF New Base is a Botswana Defence Force military and security-sensitive area with restricted access and potential operational activity. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to military sensitivity, border proximity, and possible low-flying aircraft. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization is obtained. Risk Level: Very High Risk (Restricted Area) Best Practice: - Do not fly without official military authorization - Avoid all base and surrounding operational areas - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Be prepared to land immediately if aircraft are seen or heard Notes: - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) - Area may involve military and border security operations - Proximity to international borders increases operational sensitivity - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Kasane BDF New Base – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + Kasane BDF New Base is a Botswana Defence Force military and security-sensitive area with restricted access and potential operational activity. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to military sensitivity, border proximity, and possible low-flying aircraft. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization is obtained. + + Risk Level: + Very High Risk (Restricted Area) + + Best Practice: + - Do not fly without official military authorization + - Avoid all base and surrounding operational areas + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Be prepared to land immediately if aircraft are seen or heard + + Notes: + - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) + - Area may involve military and border security operations + - Proximity to international borders increases operational sensitivity + - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation