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Drone Rules for Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
Yaoundé, Centre Region (Centre Region)
• Cameroon
Nsimalen, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Lat: 3.71469 • Lng: 11.5478
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- https://www.ccaa.aero/drones/ — Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority portal detailing permission procedures for Nsimalen International Airport.
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| Summary | — | Prior written authorization from the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority is required before flying any drone near Nsimalen International Airport. Serving the national capital region, the airport experiences heavy commercial traffic, diplomatic flights, and emergency air ambulance operations. Remote pilots must submit com |
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Official directives for Nsimalen International Airport mandate that drone operators receive explicit clearance prior to entering controlled airspace. Medical transport helicopters land at the airport's helipads to provide urgent care connections across central Cameroon. Operating an unapproved drone inside this controlled corridor creates severe hazards for low-flying aircraft. To apply for authorization, pilots must present valid remote pilot licenses, equipment serial numbers, and detailed mission schedules. Approved operations are restricted to daytime hours with good weather conditions to maintain visual contact. Flying a drone around Nsimalen International Airport without an official permit will result in prosecution and gear forfeiture.
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+ Official directives for Nsimalen International Airport mandate that drone operators receive explicit clearance prior to entering controlled airspace. Medical transport helicopters land at the airport's helipads to provide urgent care connections across central Cameroon. Operating an unapproved drone inside this controlled corridor creates severe hazards for low-flying aircraft. + + To apply for authorization, pilots must present valid remote pilot licenses, equipment serial numbers, and detailed mission schedules. Approved operations are restricted to daytime hours with good weather conditions to maintain visual contact. Flying a drone around Nsimalen International Airport without an official permit will result in prosecution and gear forfeiture.