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Drone rules: Liberia
Last checked: October 5, 2026
Permit required
You may only fly here with a permit issued by the authorities in advance.
Drones are governed by civil aviation regulation LCAR Part 29 (2021): every flight requires a permit from the civil aviation authority LCAA, and the drone must be registered. Foreign operators may only fly with LCAA approval, which must be applied for at least 90 days in advance. For tourists this is practically not feasible.
Under LCAR Part 29, you may not operate a drone that is not registered with the LCAA; the regulation sets no minimum weight.
For commercial operators and for the approval of foreign operators, the LCAA requires proof of third-party liability insurance.
For tourists
As a foreign pilot, you need LCAA approval, which you apply for at least 90 days before your first flight; registration, a pilot licence and proof of insurance are among the requirements. Without this approval, leave the drone at home.
Further rules
- Since 2021, civil aviation regulation LCAR Part 29 has applied to remotely piloted aircraft in Liberia. Every drone must be registered with the civil aviation authority LCAA, and every flight requires a permit, renewed annually.
- Foreign operators may only fly with LCAA approval. Apply at least 90 days before the planned flight; certified copies of, among others, the operator certificate, registration, airworthiness document, pilot licence, medical certificate, radio licence and insurance are required.
- Private and recreational flights are only allowed within visual line of sight. Above 400 feet (about 120 metres) above ground and at night, you may only fly with prior LCAA approval.
- Keep 10 kilometres from airports and heliports with published instrument flight procedures and 5 kilometres from all others, unless approved. Without explicit permission, keep 30 metres from other people's buildings, vehicles and groups of people; restricted, prohibited and danger areas are off limits without authorisation.
- Commercial flights additionally require an RPAS Operating Certificate (ROC), which is only issued with proof of third-party liability insurance.
Sources
This overview is not legal advice and not an official statement — laws change, and we cannot guarantee that every entry is fully up to date. Before your flight, please also check the official source or the local civil aviation authority.