Sandwich Harbour is a special national reserve on Namibia’s coast, where the sea and desert meet in a rare display of nature. This area is known for its tall sand dunes that rise sharply from the shoreline, creating an unusual view next to the Atlantic Ocean’s shining waves. With its strong colors and shapes, it is a great place for photos and a must-see for people who love nature.
Using drones in national parks is interesting for many visitors. However, drones are often used by poachers and have been known to disturb wild animals. For these reasons, the rules that ban drone use in national parks make sense. This ban also applies to areas within 9.3 kilometers of protected zones.
Flying drones is not allowed in Sandwich Harbour, and most tour operators do not allow it either.
If you still want to fly a drone in a national park or reserve, you must first get permission from the NCAA and the nature conservation authority in charge. If a ranger catches you without this permission, you can expect to pay a fine.
Before every flight, you must also have written permission from the landowners (people, government, or organizations), even if you already have NCAA approval. This rule applies to both commercial and private drone pilots. All permission papers must be with you when flying.
In Namibia, drones can only be flown during the day and must always be within sight. Flying over crowds is not allowed for any drone with more than one rotor.
In Namibia, drones must stay at least 9.3 kilometers (five nautical miles) away from any airport. You must also keep 50 meters away from people, roads, and other objects such as cars or buildings. Taking off or landing on public roads is not allowed.
