Can you bring a drone to Kenya?

• Drones

  depends on specifics

  Drones may not be imported into Kenya without a permit issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) (Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2020, reg. 7(1)). Visitors can apply for a temporary permit, valid for operation of the UAS for up to 30 days and renewable once (reg. 11(1)). KRA's own restricted-items list separately confirms drones require authorisation before customs release. Apply to KCAA before travelling — do not assume a drone can simply be carried through customs.

  Also covers: drone, quadcopter, uav, unmanned aircraft

  Checked 2026-08-11 — Source: Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2020 (Kenya Civil Aviation Authority)

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Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. See update history