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Drone Rules for Tlokweng Border Control (Botswana)

Gaborone, South-East District (south-east-district) • Botswana
73VR+WW8, Gaborone, Botswana
Lat: -24.7052 • Lng: 26.0923

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Flight status Unknown NoFly
Summary — Tlokweng Border Post is a major international border crossing between Botswana and South Africa with active immigration, customs, and security operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to border security sensitivity, heavy traffic movement, and proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace. Pilots should avo
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Tlokweng Border Post – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Tlokweng Border Post is a major international border crossing between Botswana and South Africa with active immigration, customs, and security operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to border security sensitivity, heavy traffic movement, and proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace. 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
- Proximity to Gaborone increases operational sensitivity
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Tlokweng Border Post – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Tlokweng Border Post is a major international border crossing between Botswana and South Africa with active immigration, customs, and security operations. Drone use in this area carries high risk due to border security sensitivity, heavy traffic movement, and proximity to Gaborone controlled airspace. 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
+ - Proximity to Gaborone increases operational sensitivity
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation