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Drone Rules for Matsieng Flying Club

Rasesa, Kgatleng District (kgatleng-district) • Botswana
J3WM+95C, Rasesa, Botswana
Lat: -24.3541 • Lng: 26.0829

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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary Matsieng Flying Club is an active light aircraft airstrip near Gaborone with regular training and recreational flights. Drone operations in the area carry moderate to high risk due to frequent low-flying aircraft. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip and remain highly alert at all times
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Matsieng Flying Club – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Matsieng Flying Club is an active light aircraft airstrip near Gaborone with regular training and recreational flights. Drone operations in the area carry moderate to high risk due to frequent low-flying aircraft. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip and remain highly alert at all times.

Risk Level:
Moderate to High Risk

Best Practice:
- Avoid flying within at least 3–5 km of the airstrip
- Maintain visual line of sight
- Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
- Be prepared to land immediately if aircraft are seen or heard
- Avoid all approach and departure paths

Notes:
- Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
- Area used for flight training and recreational aviation
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Matsieng Flying Club – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Matsieng Flying Club is an active light aircraft airstrip near Gaborone with regular training and recreational flights. Drone operations in the area carry moderate to high risk due to frequent low-flying aircraft. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip and remain highly alert at all times.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Moderate to High Risk
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Avoid flying within at least 3–5 km of the airstrip
+ - Maintain visual line of sight
+ - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
+ - Be prepared to land immediately if aircraft are seen or heard
+ - Avoid all approach and departure paths
+ 
+ Notes:
+ - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
+ - Area used for flight training and recreational aviation
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation