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Drone Rules for Platjan Border Control (Botswana)

Baines Drift, Kgaolo ya Legare (kgaolo-ya-legare) • Botswana
Unnamed Road, GR8J+2H8, Baines Drift, Botswana
Lat: -22.485 • Lng: 28.8315

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Summary — Platjan is a remote border crossing with low traffic but active security operations. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border sensitivity. Avoid flying near the crossing.
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Platjan Border Post – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Platjan is a remote border crossing with low traffic but active security operations. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border sensitivity. Avoid flying near the crossing.

Risk Level:
Moderate Risk

Best Practice:
- Avoid border facilities
- Maintain visual line of sight
- Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL

Notes:
- CAAB approval required
- Low traffic but sensitive area
- Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Platjan Border Post – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Platjan is a remote border crossing with low traffic but active security operations. Drone use carries moderate risk due to border sensitivity. Avoid flying near the crossing.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Moderate Risk
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Avoid border facilities
+ - Maintain visual line of sight
+ - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
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+ Notes:
+ - CAAB approval required
+ - Low traffic but sensitive area
+ - Not an official controlled airspace designation