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Drone Rules for Makgobistad Border Post

Mokgobistad, North West (nw) • South Africa
Mokgobistad, South Africa
Lat: -25.7501 • Lng: 25.1078

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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown NoFly
Summary — Phitshane Molopo is a small border crossing between Botswana and South Africa with active customs and security operations. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to border sensitivity and personnel movement. Pilots should avoid flying near the border unless authorized.
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Phitshane Molopo Border Post – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Phitshane Molopo is a small border crossing between Botswana and South Africa with active customs and security operations. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to border sensitivity and personnel movement. Pilots should avoid flying near the border unless authorized.

Risk Level:
Moderate to High Risk

Best Practice:
- Avoid border facilities and security areas
- Maintain visual line of sight
- Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
- Do not cross international borders

Notes:
- CAAB approval required
- Border security restrictions apply
- Not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Phitshane Molopo Border Post – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Phitshane Molopo is a small border crossing between Botswana and South Africa with active customs and security operations. Drone use carries moderate to high risk due to border sensitivity and personnel movement. Pilots should avoid flying near the border unless authorized.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Moderate to High Risk
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Avoid border facilities and security areas
+ - Maintain visual line of sight
+ - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
+ - Do not cross international borders
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+ Notes:
+ - CAAB approval required
+ - Border security restrictions apply
+ - Not an official controlled airspace designation