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Drone Rules for Glen Valley Camp

Gaborone, Gaborone City (gaborone-city) • Botswana
CX64+C4W, Gaborone, Botswana
Lat: -24.5889 • Lng: 25.9553

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Flight status Unknown NoFly
Summary — Glen Valley Camp is a Botswana Defence Force military area near Gaborone with active security sensitivity and possible operational activity. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to military restrictions and proximity to controlled airspace around Gaborone. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avo
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Glen Valley Camp (Gaborone) – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Glen Valley Camp is a Botswana Defence Force military area near Gaborone with active security sensitivity and possible operational activity. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to military restrictions and proximity to controlled airspace around Gaborone. 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 camp 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 security operations
- 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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+ Glen Valley Camp (Gaborone) – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Glen Valley Camp is a Botswana Defence Force military area near Gaborone with active security sensitivity and possible operational activity. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to military restrictions and proximity to controlled airspace around Gaborone. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization is obtained.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Very High Risk (Restricted Area)
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Do not fly without official military authorization
+ - Avoid all camp 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 security operations
+ - Proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace increases operational sensitivity
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation