Safety & Responsibility

Permissions and authorisations

Landowner, SACAA and ATS approvals explained.

Multiple permission layers may apply to a single drone operation in South Africa.

Common layers

  • SACAA — registration, licensing, operational authorisation where required;
  • Landowner or facility manager — site access;
  • ATNS/ATS — controlled airspace coordination;
  • Other authorities — parks, municipalities, security estates.

DroneAirspace

May indicate that a layer likely applies but does not confirm that you have obtained it.

DroneAirspace is decision support for flight planning. It does not grant permission, authorisation or regulatory approval to fly. Always verify current official aeronautical information before an operation.

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