Updated August 5, 2026
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulates remotely piloted aircraft systems under Nig.CARs. The RPAS portal (rpas.ncaa.gov.ng) handles registration for Open, Specific, and Certified operations. Flight plans must be submitted for authorisation before each flight. Operators must be at least 16 years old.
Overview
Full name
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
NG
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Registration via rpas.ncaa.gov.ng portal
Open Category: recreational drones (max 2 registrations per operator)
Specific Category: 25–150 kg commercial drones
Flight plan authorisation required before each individual flight
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
NG
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026