Drone Flight Calculator

Calculate accurate flight times for your drone based on real-world conditions including wind, temperature, altitude, and terrain.

Safety First

Environmental analysis for drone operations

Precision

Integrates 8 physics calculations

Global Support

Presets and custom parameters for any location

Drones Regulators Environmental Factors
Wind Analysis
Battery Estimation
Temperature Impact
Humidity Effects
Terrain Factors
Altitude Adjustment
Updated August 20, 2025

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulates civil aviation safety and operations under the Civil Aviation Act. NCAA oversees unmanned aircraft systems operations, issues pilot licenses and aircraft certificates, enforces safety standards, coordinates airspace management, and supports economic development through drone applications in agriculture, oil and gas monitoring, telecommunications, and emergency services.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

Full Name

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)

Jurisdiction

NG

Alternative Names

NCAA, Nigeria CAA

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Rapidly growing drone market for oil pipeline monitoring and agricultural applications
Maximum altitude 120m AGL with permits available for specific operations
Coordination required with military authorities for operations near critical infrastructure
Special provisions for emergency services and disaster response operations
Growing partnerships with international organizations for capacity building
Focus on supporting local drone manufacturing and technology development

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

grams

Distance

meters

Altitude

meters

Speed

km/h

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
NCAA Regulations Part 21 - UAS OperationsREG-2December 31, 2017
Civil Aviation Act 2006REG-1December 31, 2005

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

NG

Region

National

Type

National

Updated

8/20/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

ncaa.gov.ng
Last updated: 8/20/2025