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Drone Rules for Donga
Francistown, Francistown City (francistown-city)
• Botswana
RGM7+HP5, Francistown, Botswana
Lat: -21.1661 • Lng: 27.5144
Air
Not allowed
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
BDF Donga is a Botswana Defence Force military base with active security and potential aircraft operations. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to military sensitivity and possible low-flying aircraft. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization is obtained
BDF Donga – Drone Flying Summary
Summary: BDF Donga is a Botswana Defence Force military base with active security and potential aircraft operations. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to military sensitivity 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 has strict security restrictions and may involve military operations
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation