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Drone Rules for Duba Plains Camp

Ngamiland North, North-West District (north-west-district) • Botswana
Kakoro, Botswana
Lat: -19.0206 • Lng: 22.6978

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Summary — Duba Plains is a high-end safari concession area in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft and charter operations. Drone use is highly restricted due to aviation activity, wildlife sensitivity, and strict lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is obt
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Duba Plains – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Duba Plains is a high-end safari concession area in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft and charter operations. Drone use is highly restricted due to aviation activity, wildlife sensitivity, and strict lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is obtained.

Risk Level:
Very High Risk

Best Practice:
- Do not fly without explicit concession and lodge approval
- Avoid all wildlife and sensitive habitats
- 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 has frequent low-flying safari aircraft and strict tourism controls
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Duba Plains – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Duba Plains is a high-end safari concession area in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft and charter operations. Drone use is highly restricted due to aviation activity, wildlife sensitivity, and strict lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is obtained.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Very High Risk
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Do not fly without explicit concession and lodge approval
+ - Avoid all wildlife and sensitive habitats
+ - 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 has frequent low-flying safari aircraft and strict tourism controls
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation