UAS Regulations
Drones are regulated by the Liberian Civil Aviation Authority
Restrictions
- Do not fly with 6 miles (9.6km)of airports or helipads
- Ceiling is 400 ft (121m) above ground level (AGL)
- Visual line of sight must be maintained with drone
- Drone may not fly in restricted areas
- Insurance is required
- Special permit from LCAA is needed for night flights
- No flight over crowds and congested areas of cities, towns or settlements
- Do not fly within 98 feet (9.7m) of buildings without permission
- Do not operate drones under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not fly within 660ft (200 meters) of the following (this could be extended based on situations)
- Military bases
- The Executive mansion
- The Foreign Ministry (when President is present)
- Presidents convoy
- Any location at which the president is present
- Any demonstration or riot taking place
- Police stations, prisons or institutes with incarcerated prisoners
- Embassies, consulates, diplomatic missions and residences of foreign ministers
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Mount Coffee Hydro Complex and all power generations plants, transmissions and distribution substations
- Harrisburg Water Treatment plant