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==Procedure==
#Drone laws and regulations of flying drones in Uganda keep on changing on a daily basis but below are some of the guidelines one should follow while flying a drone in Uganda.
#The UCAA requires operators to understand and abide by regulations, including recreational or research uses of the Drone.
#Uganda CAA is Responsible for controlling Uganda Airspace for Civil aircraft operations including Drones.
#After purchasing the drone you need to obtain a Pilot flying permit before being authorized to operate it in Uganda space.
#The applicant need to submit the application to tripartite committee for authorization- through office of Chief of defence forces in Uganda. (CDF)
#You will need to submit the following documents:-
#*Attach a valid passport copy
#*Attach a National identification Card
#*Attach UAS/Drone colored photo. Currently CAA handles only one type of drone which is VLOS ( Visual Line of Sight)
#Attach all the document and submit them to chief of Defence forces for general security evaluation.
#After the review exercise from CDF, the documents are forwarded to the National Special Force command committee for national security assessment. This committee include members from Military and president office.
#It will take close to 30 working days before review decision, security clearance and letter of no objection or objection are forwarded to UCAA.
#Once all the documents are cleared a letter of no objection will be forwarded to UCAA. The applicant can now proceed to CAA to apply for pilot flying permit.
#The applicant applies to CAA for an operation flying permit with the documents outlined in the required document section.

==Required Documents==
*Fully completed CAA authorization application form
*CDF Security clearance letter of no objection
*URA 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.

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Ministry of Defense & Veterans Affairs - MODVA''' 
Physical address: Mbuya Hill, Kampala 
Mbuya , Uganda 
Postal address: P. O. BOX 3798 
Kampala 
Tel: +256 414 565346 / 7 OR +256 393 261 392 
Email: info@updf.go.ug 
Website: [https://modva.go.ug/ Link] 
 
'''Uganda Civil Aviation Authority - Head Office''' 
Entebbe International Airport 
Airport Road-Entebbe 
KAmpala 
P.O Box 5536 
Kampala 
Fax: +256 41 4320964 
Tel: +256 (312) 352-000 
Email: aviation@caa.co.ug 
Website : [https://caa.go.ug/contact-us/ Link]
 
==Eligibility==
*Citizen
*Resident [Ugandan]
*Resident [Foreigner]
*Visitor.

==Fees==
*Ushs200,000 + 18% VAT

==Validity==
*Valid for 1 year
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

==Processing Time==
*Processing time 3 months for your application to be processed
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

==Instructions==
*Operations only in Uganda Airspace
*No operations near or in controlled Airspace e.g. Airports
*Minimal risk of hazards to persons, property or other aircraft.
*Constant positive control and observation (VLOS)
*Operations I.A.W relevant Operations manual.
*Communicate with local authority before use.
*Advise Air Navigation services before use

==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.
*National identification card 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==
Please provide the need for the procedure. e.g. Birth Certificate - why do we need to have a birth certificate?

==Information which might help==
*Generally Drone are operated under the following conditions in Uganda;
*120 metres/400 feet daytime VMC
*30 metres from people
*5.5 km from an aerodrome
*Outside controlled airspace
*Generally less than 25Kgs

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
*https://caa.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Regulatory-Framework-and-Procedures-for-Drone-Operations.pdf.
*https://caa.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Overview-of-Remotely-Piloted-Aircraft-Systems.pdf
*www.defence.go.ug
*https://caa.go.ug/
*https://caa.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/caa-act-of-1991.pdf

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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