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Drone Rules for MOHEMBO BORDER POST, BOTSWANA

Mohembo West, North-West District (north-west-district) • Botswana
A35, Botswana
Lat: -18.2608 • Lng: 21.7621

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Flight status Unknown NoFly
Summary — Mohembo Border Post is a sensitive international border crossing between Botswana and Namibia with active security and border control operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to border security sensitivity and possible government enforcement activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the border post unle
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Mohembo Border Post – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Mohembo Border Post is a sensitive international border crossing between Botswana and Namibia with active security and border control operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to border security sensitivity and possible government enforcement activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the border post unless explicit authorization is obtained.

Risk Level:
High Risk (Restricted/Sensitive Area)

Best Practice:
- Avoid flying near the border crossing and security facilities
- Maintain visual line of sight
- Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
- Do not cross international borders with a drone
- Be prepared to land immediately if requested by authorities

Notes:
- Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
- Border areas may have additional security restrictions
- Cross-border drone operations require authorization from both countries
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Mohembo Border Post – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Mohembo Border Post is a sensitive international border crossing between Botswana and Namibia with active security and border control operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to border security sensitivity and possible government enforcement activity. Pilots should avoid flying near the border post unless explicit authorization is obtained.
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+ Risk Level:
+ High Risk (Restricted/Sensitive Area)
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Avoid flying near the border crossing and security facilities
+ - Maintain visual line of sight
+ - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
+ - Do not cross international borders with a drone
+ - Be prepared to land immediately if requested by authorities
+ 
+ Notes:
+ - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
+ - Border areas may have additional security restrictions
+ - Cross-border drone operations require authorization from both countries
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation