Are you interested in captivating aerial photography, film images, or videography in Uganda? Here is a great chance for you. Hiring drones for filming safari in Uganda has become one of the most famous options that guarantee you exceptional aerial shots of Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes and sceneries while on Uganda safari.
On a safari in Uganda, it is possible to rent a drone and a professional to fly it. Using drones is affordable and safer, and like other activities, there are rules and regulations to be observed.
Are drones allowed in Uganda?
Drone filming in Uganda is allowed provided participants observe the following measures;
- Flying a drone from a moving car is prohibited except if the place is sparsely populated.
- Drones should undergo the recommended channels to be used where the authorities are aware of the activity to be conducted.
- Don’t fly the drones within 5 miles of the airport.
- Flying drones directly over people more so those not part of the filming/videography crew is prohibited.
- Drones should be maintained within visual lines of sight.
- Drone flight speed should be maintained at/below 100mph/160 kph.
- Reach out to our expert team to assist you to get permission or permits from the respective organs of government such that you fly your drones.
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Why hire drones in Uganda
Hiring drones in Uganda save you from all sorts of bureaucracies involved when temporarily importing drones. The process of importing drones into Uganda takes long about 3 to 4 months and you won’t be certain if the organization/company you write to can allow import a drone(s). The process of importing drones includes writing to the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Defense and Civil Aviation Authority to be given permission to fly drones in Uganda. The above government organs can accept or refuse to grant you permission.
Renting drones in Uganda can save you from the expenses of purchasing and the stressful process of importing them. This helps cut down on the cost of the filming project you plan to go for. As well, you won’t be worried about the risks of accidents. In addition, taxes for importing drones or filming equipment won’t be felt by you since you will hire them right in Uganda.
How to fly drones in Uganda?
- The person to operate drones in Uganda must understand the set regulations.
- He or she must also be a certified drone pilot and licensed from Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda (CCA). This means they have knowledge on where to fly the drones from and the NO FLY ZONES in Uganda. Some of the NO fly zones include Entebbe International Airport, State House Entebbe and Kampala, Presidential Ranch in Gomba, etc. Flying drones over unknown airspace is an offense.
- Failure to observe the flying rules and regulation comes at a cost. The drone can be confiscated forever or you will find yourself in jail. These are some of the punishments you are likely to face for not following the set guidelines for operating your drone in Uganda.
Advantages of using drones in Uganda
While on a filming safari in Uganda, you expect great images, and remarkably, Uganda is the right place to be. The beauty about using drones for filming in Uganda is that you have the opportunity to capture great images without worries of any shaking. Drones can easily be monitored as experts can be in a position to stabilize the device that holds the camera despite the motions used to take videos.
Enjoy versatile video angles- drones are small in size and due to their size, they can be squeezed to capture aerial videos even in narrow spaces. The experts can control the drone while capturing exceptional videos in the filmmakers’ best interest.
Contact Crystal Fixers Uganda for all your filming needs in Uganda by email: info@filmfixersuganda.com, Tel: +256 773 728141
