Important things you must know before importing a drone into Uganda⏤ An advisory by the Uganda Revenue Authority  In this advisory, Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner, of Customs at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) explains the need to regulate drone use and therefore importation into Uganda, as well as the processes to be followed. A must-read for everyone intending to import a drone and or handle visitors to Uganda, with drones.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) are now popular gear, especially for people engaged in the film industry, videography, vlogging and tourism, amongst other businesses. On the other hand, away from such civilian uses, drones are also known to be used for subversive and illegal purposes such as reconnaissance and surveillance (spying) and in some cases targeted attacks, activities otherwise reserved for state security actors. Uncontrolled flying of drones may also pose safety risks to other users of Ugandan airspace such as aircraft as well as pose safety risks if flown in busy residential or urban areas.  It is for these security…