Ghana - Apply for Permit to Import Drone

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. ToApply for Permit to Import Dronein Ghana, the applicant has to contact the nearest Civil Aviation Authority Office in Ghana.
2. The contact link of theCivil Aviation Authority Office can be found below. contact link
3. The   applicant   shall   submit a written application together with one passport size photograph and pay the prescribed fee and shall complete an application form.
4. The applicant has to make sure he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and the documents can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
5. A fee has to be paid as per as authority request.
6. Submit the completed form in two copies along with the supporting documents (listed below) to the GCAA office.
7. The certification process starts only after the Application package has been accepted.
8. To accept the application package the Authority will carry out a cursory review on the application package.
9. If the review is successful, the Authority will draw up a certification schedule of events in consultation with the applicant in a formal application meeting, giving the sequence of activities to be done and the agreed time frame of accomplishment to be followed in the certification process.
10. The processing time for this procedure takes 90 days.

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Required Documents

• Application form (duly filled)
• Security clearance letter of no objection
• Flying zones detailed report
• Import clearance certificate
• Ghana Revenue Authority importation clearance for the drone
• Drone operations manual and specifications.
• Pilot’s drones training
• Certificate or license and class III medical certificate (where applicable).
• Proposed Geographical location and map of the area of operations.
• A copy of third party insurance.
• Evidence of payment of prescribed fees.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Accra, Ghana
Private Mail Bag
Kotoka International Airport (KIA)
Accra, Ghana
Tel.:  +233-302-776-171
Fax:  +233-302-773-293
E-mail:  [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a Ghanaian citizen.

Fees

License Fee: 200,000 GHS + 18% VAT.

Validity

• A license issued under this ordinance is valid for one year and expire on 31 December every year.

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes 90 days.

Related Videos

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Required Information

Organization Details (company operating the drone):

• Organization Name
• Type of Organization (private or government)
• Organization address
• Organization contact
• Name & contact number of accountable person
• Trade License No.
• Insurance details covering drone operations

Personal Details:

• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Passport No.
• Nation registration ID No.
• Visa No. (if applicable)

Operational Details:

• Flying purpose in the Uganda (private/commercial)
• Type of Operations (survey/media/entertainment/etc.)
• Area of operations (provide Google map coordinates)
• Max Height of operations:
• Is the operation during day time or night time?

Drone Details

• Drone Engine Type (fuel or electrical)
• Drone Manufacturer name
• Drone Serial number
• Drone weight with payload
• Drone weight without payload
• Drone usage capability (survey, media, |Entertainment, etc.)
• Means of drone control (autonomous or radio controlled)
• Is the drone equipped with a camera?
• If yes, please provide camera details

Need for the Document

Besides your newfound sense of pride and accomplishment, being an officially licensed drone pilot affords you many benefits out in the field, such as:

• Credibility: Fly with confidence without the fear of authorities coming and grounding you.
• Class G Airspace: Fly legally throughout Class G airspace without worry.

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