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    Drones in Uganda

    Some airlines allows spare lithium batteries in checked luggage. I will fly witth Turkish Airlines, batteries up to 100 Wh can be carried in the cabin and checked luggage. A Mavic has a 43 Wh battery, which means batteries are allowed in checked luggage.
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    Drones in Uganda

    I m going in September, I will visit Murchison Falls, Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP and Bwindi NP. Where are you travelling in Uganda?
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    Drones in Uganda

    Yes Turkish Airlines allowed me to take my drone as carry-on baggage. They have specific rules concerning the power of the batteries. Batteries up to 100Wh can be carried in the cabin and check-in baggage. The Mavic has a 43 W battery. The only problem was the airport, they don't allow me to...
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    Drones in Uganda

    I have the same drone. I am travelling with Turkish Airlines and have a connected flight at Istanbul Airport. In Turkey drones are forbidden, which means I needed to get a clearance from the airport. I will have to put the drone in the check-in baggage, otherwise it will be confiscated in...
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    Drones in Uganda

    What kind of drone do you have? I also contacted the embassy they told me to contact the company Film Fixers and to contact the CAA. I think I try to call them as well. I already got clearance from the airline and airport. Now i am waiting for clearance from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
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    Drones in Uganda

    I am travelling to Uganda in September this year. I also contacted the CAA and didn't get any respone too. I have contacted the company Film Fixers Uganda and immediately received an answer. They told me it would cost me 600$ for clearance. I am still trying to contact the CAA directly because...