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Gaborone, Gaborone City (gaborone-city)
• Botswana
8WW7+RGM, State House Dr, Gaborone, Botswana
Lat: -24.6529 • Lng: 25.9138
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| Summary | — | State House in Gaborone is a high-security government facility with strict access and surveillance controls. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to national security sensitivity and proximity to controlled airspace. Pilots should treat the area as restricted and avoid flying unless explicit authorization |
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State House (Gaborone) – Drone Flying Summary Summary: State House in Gaborone is a high-security government facility with strict access and surveillance controls. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to national security sensitivity 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 Area) Best Practice: - Do not fly under any circumstances without official authorization - Avoid all surrounding government and security areas - Maintain visual line of sight - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL - Be prepared for immediate enforcement action if operating nearby Notes: - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) - Area is a national security site with strict protection measures - 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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+ State House (Gaborone) – Drone Flying Summary + + Summary: + State House in Gaborone is a high-security government facility with strict access and surveillance controls. Drone use in this area carries very high risk due to national security sensitivity 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 Area) + + Best Practice: + - Do not fly under any circumstances without official authorization + - Avoid all surrounding government and security areas + - Maintain visual line of sight + - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL + - Be prepared for immediate enforcement action if operating nearby + + Notes: + - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) + - Area is a national security site with strict protection measures + - Proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace increases operational sensitivity + - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation