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Africa · Regulated — registration + licence for commercialDrone Services in Kenya
64 live drone services from 23 pilots across 5 areas in Kenya, covering surveillance & security patrols, land & topographic surveying, orthophoto & photogrammetry, aerial marketing reels & ads and more. Rates are published up front — day rates from KSh15,000, and the agreed price is recorded in the service agreement before work starts.
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Browse drone services in Kenya by category
Counts are live listings in Kenya. Open a category to compare every pilot offering it.
Where our pilots work in Kenya
Regions and cities with live drone services, counted from the listings below. Open one to see the pilots based there and the pilots who travel in.
Drone services available in Kenya now
Every listing publishes its day, weekly and monthly rate, so you can budget before you make contact, and the agreed price is recorded in writing before work starts.
Hiring a drone pilot in Kenya
Post your requirement with the location, date and deliverable — pilots covering Nairobi, Olenguruone, Mombasa reply with a quote, and you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates before booking. Drone operations here are regulated — registration + licence for commercial: registration is required, and commercial work calls for kcaa registration + remote pilot licence for commercial operations. The pilot you book holds that authorisation — see the licensing panel below for the details and the official source.
See every drone pilot in Kenya for profiles, equipment and coverage, or post a requirement to have pilots come to you.
Drone Laws in Kenya
Licensing & flight requirements for pilots
Regulated — registration + licence for commercial
Kenya's KCAA requires all drones to be registered and commercial operators to hold a Remote Pilot Licence.
Registration
Required — register your drone with the civil aviation authority
Altitude limit
120 m typical ceiling — verify local airspace maps
Licence (commercial)
KCAA registration + Remote Pilot Licence for commercial operations
Key rules
- Register drones with KCAA
Drone services in Kenya — common questions
How much does a drone pilot cost in Kenya?
Day rates for drone services currently listed in Kenya run from KSh15,000 to KSh39,000, depending on the category, crew size and equipment. Rates are published on each listing and you only release payment once you approve the work.
Do drone pilots in Kenya need a licence?
Kenya's KCAA requires all drones to be registered and commercial operators to hold a Remote Pilot Licence. Commercial work: KCAA registration + Remote Pilot Licence for commercial operations. The drone also has to be registered. Always confirm current requirements with KCAA (Kenya) before booking — the responsible pilot holds the operating authorisation.
What drone services are available in Kenya?
The busiest categories in Kenya right now are surveillance & security patrols, land & topographic surveying, orthophoto & photogrammetry, aerial marketing reels & ads, film, tv & commercials. Each listing states what is included and the equipment used.
How do I hire a drone pilot in Kenya?
Post your requirement free and describe the location, date and deliverable. Pilots who cover that area respond with a quote, you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates, then book — the agreed rate and scope are recorded in writing before work starts.
Need a drone pilot in Kenya?
Post your requirement free — describe the location, date and deliverable, then compare quotes from pilots who cover Kenya.
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