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Jun 4, 2026 6:17 PM Rules update • Initial rule details submitted from the map.
Place: Ferndale
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  • Ferndale area for flying
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Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary Fly below 120m AGL , visual line of sight of 500m max distance and 50m away from people and properties, do not fly on main roads.
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Recreational flights are limited to 120m AGL, visual line-of-sight (max 500m distance), and must maintain 50m separation from any person, property, public road, or building without permission. The suburb contains multiple schools (Ferndale High, Laerskool Ferndale), shopping centers, and busy roads including Republic Road. No drone operations near police stations or national key points. Pilots should check specific residential restrictions as privacy laws apply.
SACAA permission is required to fly outside the listed parameters.
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+ Recreational flights are limited to 120m AGL, visual line-of-sight (max 500m distance), and must maintain 50m separation from any person, property, public road, or building without permission. The suburb contains multiple schools (Ferndale High, Laerskool Ferndale), shopping centers, and busy roads including Republic Road. No drone operations near police stations or national key points. Pilots should check specific residential restrictions as privacy laws apply.
+ SACAA permission is required to fly outside the listed parameters.
Jun 4, 2026 5:57 PM Rules update • Updated flying rules and saftey
Place: Malanshof
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Summary Fly below 120 m of altitude and keep a 50 m distance from people and properties. If outside the parameters of these regulations contact SACAA for approval. When filming, obtain permission from neighbours. Fly below 120 m of altitude and keep a 50 m distance from people and properties and main roads. If outside the parameters of these regulations contact SACAA for approval. When filming, obtain permission from neighbours.
Jun 4, 2026 5:47 PM Rules update • Initial rule details submitted from the map.
Place: Malanshof
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  • Malanshof and surrounding areas. Areas outside this follow roughly the same rules
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Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary Fly below 120 m of altitude and keep a 50 m distance from people and properties. If outside the parameters of these regulations contact SACAA for approval. When filming, obtain permission from neighbours.
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No-fly zone due to proximity to Lanseria and Rand Airports. SACAA approval is required to fly higher than 120 m of altitude. The max altitude is 120 m, with a 50 m distance from people and property required.
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+ No-fly zone due to proximity to Lanseria and Rand Airports. SACAA approval is required to fly higher than 120 m of altitude. The max altitude is 120 m, with a 50 m distance from people and property required.