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Drone Rules for Xugana Airport
Sadibas, North-West District (north-west-district)
• Botswana
X32Q+47W Okavango Delta, Sadibas, Botswana
Lat: -19.0496 • Lng: 23.0882
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
Xugana is a private concession area in the Okavango Delta with regular light aircraft and charter activity. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife environments and strict lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is granted.
Xugana – Drone Flying Summary
Summary: Xugana is a private concession area in the Okavango Delta with regular light aircraft and charter activity. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife environments and strict lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is granted.
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