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Drone Rules for Savuti Airstrip

Savuti, Chobe District (chobe-district) • Botswana
Unnamed Road,, F3FF+6FV, Savuti, Botswana
Lat: -18.5269 • Lng: 24.0737

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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown NoFly
Summary — Savuti is a remote area within Chobe National Park with frequent safari aircraft activity and strict wildlife conservation regulations. Drone use is generally prohibited due to sensitive wildlife habitats and park rules. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit authorization is obtained.
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Savuti – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Savuti is a remote area within Chobe National Park with frequent safari aircraft activity and strict wildlife conservation regulations. Drone use is generally prohibited due to sensitive wildlife habitats and park rules. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit authorization is obtained.

Risk Level:
Very High Risk

Best Practice:
- Do not fly within the park without official permission
- Avoid all wildlife and sensitive habitats
- 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)
- Additional permits required for national parks and protected areas
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Savuti – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Savuti is a remote area within Chobe National Park with frequent safari aircraft activity and strict wildlife conservation regulations. Drone use is generally prohibited due to sensitive wildlife habitats and park rules. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit authorization is obtained.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Very High Risk
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Do not fly within the park without official permission
+ - Avoid all wildlife and sensitive habitats
+ - 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)
+ - Additional permits required for national parks and protected areas
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation