Comoros KM
Comoros has no codified drone regulations: the national aviation authority (ANACM) has not established a registration, licensing or permit framework for hobbyist or commercial drones. Secondary sources state plainly that foreign visitor drone flights are not allowed, reflecting the absence of any legal pathway rather than a specific statutory ban. Only government drone use is confirmed to require registration. Contact ANACM directly before travelling with a drone, and do not assume you can fly on arrival.
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Visitors can't fly drones in Comoros
- Flying not allowed for visitors
Comoros has no codified drone regulations: the national aviation authority (ANACM) has not established a registration, licensing or permit framework for hobbyist or commercial drones. Secondary sources state plainly that foreign visitor drone flights are not allowed, reflecting the absence of any legal pathway rather than a specific statutory ban. Only government drone use is confirmed to require registration. Contact ANACM directly before travelling with a drone, and do not assume you can fly on arrival.
Flying
- ANACM has not codified drone-specific regulations; there is no confirmed registration, licensing or permit process for hobbyist or visitor drones
- In the absence of local rules, secondary sources suggest following ICAO baseline guidance: visual line of sight, about 150 m altitude ceiling, at least 50 m from people/property/vehicles, and about 8 km from airports — none of this is an official Comorian legal standard
- Drones over 25 kg are reported to potentially need a permit, though the process was not confirmed from an official source
- Secondary sources state that foreign visitor drone flights are not allowed, reflecting the lack of an authorised pathway rather than a specific criminal statute
Commercial use: No confirmed commercial drone licensing pathway was found; commercial or research use is reported to potentially require authorisation, but the process was not confirmed from an official source — contact ANACM directly.
Registration & classes
| Registration | Unknown Registration status is described as 'uncertain' for hobbyists and commercial operators; nothing official was found confirming a working civilian process. |
|---|---|
| Pilot test | Unknown No confirmed civilian pilot test. No public pilot licensing scheme for hobbyist or visitor drone operators was found. |
| Remote ID | Unknown No public Remote ID / broadcast identification requirement was found. |
| Insurance | Unknown No confirmed insurance requirement was found; not verified either way from an official source. |
| Foreign registration accepted | No There is no confirmed formal pathway for foreign visitors to register or get permission to fly a drone in Comoros. Secondary sources describe visitor drone flights as not allowed, reflecting the lack of an authorisation process rather than a specific criminal ban. Contact ANACM ahead of travel; without official engagement, expect uncertainty and possible confiscation risk at the border. |
Weight classes
| Class | Weight | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Under 25 kg | < 25 kg | No confirmed formal requirement, but also no authorised tourist pathway to fly. |
| 25 kg and over | ≥ 25 kg | Reported to potentially need a permit, though the process is not confirmed from an official source. |
Import & export
- No official personal-allowance rule for bringing a drone into Comoros was found. Given the lack of a confirmed authorisation pathway, expect the possibility of questioning or the drone being held at the border, particularly without any supporting paperwork or ANACM correspondence.
- No drone-specific radio type-approval scheme was confirmed for Comoros; not verified from an official source.
- Batteries: Standard international lithium-battery air-travel rules are expected to apply (carry-on only, spare battery Wh limits); no Comoros-specific drone battery rule was confirmed.
- Contact ANACM directly (transport@anacm-comores.com / +269 73 09 48) before travel to ask about the current status for visitors, since public information is thin and the regulatory landscape appears contradictory across sources.
- Given the regulatory gap, the realistic advice for a tourist is to not assume a right to fly, and to get direct confirmation from ANACM before bringing a drone.
- No national park- or reserve-specific drone rule was confirmed, but treat marine parks and other protected areas (e.g. around Mohéli) with extra caution.
Export
- No drone-specific export ban was found; general Comorian export-control rules would apply to any dual-use or restricted UAV technology.
Costs
| Operator registration | Unknown Validity: Not applicable — no confirmed registration system exists for hobbyist/visitor drones. Government drone use is confirmed to require registration, but this track is not open to tourists. |
|---|---|
| No confirmed civilian pilot test | Unknown |
| Import taxes | ? % duty + ? % VAT Usually only for drones you buy abroad and bring in to keep. |
Guides
Bringing a drone to Comoros as a visitor Visitors
- Email or call ANACM before your trip
Reach the Agence Nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie at transport@anacm-comores.com or +269 73 09 48 to ask about the current process for visitor drone use.
- Don't assume you can fly on arrival
There is no confirmed, published authorisation pathway for tourists, so treat flying as unauthorised until you have direct confirmation.
- Keep any correspondence with ANACM
If you do get any form of acknowledgement or approval, carry it with you and be ready to show it at the border or if questioned.
- Follow ICAO-style baseline caution if you do fly
Stay under about 150 m altitude, in visual line of sight, 50 m from people/property, and 8 km from airports.
- Consider leaving the drone at home
Given the uncertainty, many visitors choose to skip bringing a drone to Comoros rather than risk confiscation or a difficult conversation at customs.
Sources
- drone-laws.com — Comoros Drone Laws · accessed 24 Sept 2026
How the score is built
- Drone flying banned for visitors−95
- Import restricted−25
- Duty + VAT ≈ 15 %−9
- Radio / type certification−4
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